Resultados: 2

Nursing practices in peripheral venous catheter: phlebitis and patient safety

ABSTRACT Objective: to understand the nursing practices related to peripheral venous catheter and to identify deviations related to the scientific evidence regarding the prevention of phlebitis. Method: qualitative study with data collection by means of participant observation techniques and semi-str...

Phlebitis and infiltration: vascular trauma associated with the peripheral venous catheter

ABSTRACT Objective: to determine the incidence rate and risk factors for the nursing-sensitive indicators phlebitis and infiltration in patients with peripheral venous catheters (PVCs). Method: cohort study with 110 patients. Scales were used to assess and document phlebitis and infiltration. Socio-dem...