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 …

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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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