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Effectiveness of an Intravenous Protection Device in Pediatric Patients on Catheter Dwell Time and Phlebitis Score

Year: 2019

Type: article

Study designs: Randomized Controlled Trial, Clinical Trial

Abstract: PURPOSE: The study aimed to examine the efficacy of the I.V. House UltraDressing for protecting peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) in pediatric patients. METHODS: This randomized controlled trial comprised 60 pediatric patients (aged 2-24 months): 30 in the experimental group and 30 in the control group. The PIVC dwell time and phlebitis scores were also reported for both groups. The degree of phlebitis was determined using the Visual Infusion Phlebitis Scale (VIPS) and was recorded every 8 hours from the start of antibiotic therapy until catheter removal. RESULTS: The mean catheter dwell time in the experimental group (2.10 ± 1.55 days) was significantly longer than that in the control group (1.27 ± 0.45 days) (p < .01). However, there were no significant differences between the scores and signs of phlebitis in both groups (p > .05). CONCLUSION: The I.V. House UltraDressing is a useful device that can be used to increase catheter dwell time and protect and stabilize PIVCs in pediatric patients.

Source: Asian Nursing Research

DOI: 10.1016/j.anr.2019.09.001

Authors: Funda Büyükyılmaz, Nejla C. Şahiner, Seda Cağlar, Handan Eren

Institutions: Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Istanbul University, Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University

Language: English

Topic: Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis

Subfield: Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,000