Incidence of phlebitis associated with the use of peripheral IV catheter and following catheter removal
Rev. latinoam. enferm. (Online); 24 (), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective: to investigate the incidence of phlebitis and its association with risk factors when using peripheral IV catheters (PIC) and following their removal - (post-infusion phlebitis) in hospitalized adults. Method: a cohort study of 171 patients using PIC, totaling 361 punctures. Sociod...