Peripheral venous cannulation associated phelebitis, infection and pain.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Group E was handled by Experts. In this group, a peripheral venous cannula of 20G was inserted by experts in any of the upper limbs. Intervention 2: Intervention group: Group G was han
Sponsors
Pak Emirates Military Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: patients above the age of 18 years admitted to the medical wards requiring peripheral intravenous access for more than 24 hours
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with peripheral vascular disease, infection of the upper limbs hindering or contraindicating peripheral venous line insertion, patients with a current bloodstream infection and patients unwilling to be included in the study
Design outcomes
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Multiple Insertion attempt. Timepoint: At 2, 4 and 6 minutes. Method of measurement: Number of attempts were noted while inserting cannula. | — |
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Local infection. Timepoint: Before intervention and at 24, 48, and 72 hours. Method of measurement: Likert Scale.;Pain. Timepoint: Before intervention and at 24, 48, and 72 hours. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale.;Dwell Time. Timepoint: Before intervention and at 24, 48, and 72 hours. Method of measurement: By noting time of insertion of cannula and it's removal. | — |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Public ContactElleyyeen Avais
Pak Emirates Military Hospital
Outcome results
None listed