Peripheral phlebitis in high-risk critically ill patients requiring peripheral intravenous catheterization Phlebitis, Aloe, Symptom Management, Critical Illness, Catheterization Peripheral, Hydrogel Patch
Conditions
Interventions
Experimental Group: Participants will receive a symptom management program. In addition, a 100 percent Aloe Vera hydrogel patch (size 3.5 by 3.5 centimeters) will be applied directly over the peripher
Symptom management program and Aloe Vera gel patch,Standard nursing care
Sponsors
Faculty of Nursing, Chulalongkorn University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 70 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.PERIPHERAL PHLEBITIS IN HIGH-RISK CRITICALLY ILL PATIENTS. 2.Requiring peripheral intravenous catheterization. 3.High-risk patients receiving medications or fluids with inappropriate pH (< 5 or > 9) or high osmolarity (> 600 mOsm/L). 4.Normal skin condition at the insertion site with a Phlebitis Score of 0 before catheter insertion.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.History of allergy to Aloe vera or patch components (Polyvinyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Ethanol). 2.Severe coagulopathy or receiving chemotherapy. 3.Skin diseases, open wounds, or infection at the intended insertion site. 4.Unconscious or in a coma (Glasgow Coma Scale <= 8).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Incidence of peripheral phlebitis 24, 48, 72 and 96 hours. Phlebitis Scale | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| severity of peripheral phlebitis 24, 48, 72, and 96 hours. Phlebitis Scale | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactWachirapong Asavakuchanan
Faculty of Nursing, Chulalongkorn University
Outcome results
None listed