Archive April 2011

Phlebitis

Infusion phlebitis originates from two main sources. One is mechanical the other is chemical. By far the most prevalent cause of infusion phlebitis is chemical in origin. Early recognition of phlebitis will …

Evidence associated with routine versus clinically indicated short peripheral IV catheter replacement
Comparison of saline lock versus continuous infusion for short peripheral IV catheter patency
Does hyperglycemia affect risk of PICC-related upper extremity venous thrombosis?
Push-pull protocol for waste-free sampling in the pediatric intensive care unit
Syringe infusion pumps for the transfusion of packed red blood cells

References

Gallant P and Schultz AA (2006) Evaluation of a visual infusion phlebitis scale for determining appropriate discontinuation of peripheral intravenous catheters. Journal of Infusion Nursing. vol. 29, no. 6, p. 338-45.

INS (2011) Infusion Nursing Standards of Practice. Journal of Infusion Nursing. Supplement. 34(1s).

Stranz, M. and Kastango, E.S. (2002) A review of pH and osmolarity. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Compounding. 6(3), p.216-220.

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