Objective: to identify the prevalence of phlebitis, related to demographic and clinical variables, in peripheral intravenoustherapy in adult patients admitted to a university hospital in Paraná, PR, Brazil. Method: this is an observational research,cross / prospective with a quantitative approach, carried out in three units of the hospital. Data collection took place fromOctober 2012 to August 2013, using a form to extract demographic and clinical variables from patients suitable to preestablishedeligibility requirements. For analysis, we used the calculation of point prevalence. Results: from 221 analyzedby venous access, there were 42 with presence of the clinical criteria definition of phlebitis. It was found a prevalence ofphlebitis in men; with evolution degree of 2; venous punctures were located on the back of the hand; 22G caliber/diametercatheters; with residence time of three days. Conclusion: It was concluded that through the prevalence of known phlebitis,nursing actions for the prevention and management of the event can be (re)designed.
Pesquisa de delineamento longitudinal com abordagem observacional e quantitativa que teve como objetivo analisar a qualidade da assistência de enfermagem na terapia intravenosa periférica, por meio dos indicadores incidência de flebite, qualidade da cobertura e validade dos cateteres intravenosos periféricos. Os dados foram coletados de outubro de 2012 a agosto de 2013, em três unidades de um hospital de ensino do Estado do Paraná-Brasil, utilizando formulário próprio. Foram avaliados 174 pacientes e 221 cateteres. Os resultados indicaram incidência de flebite entre 20% e 25,33%; a identificação e a validade dos acessos venosos foram classificadas, em sua maioria, como seguras e adequadas segundo análise do Índice de Positividade que classifica a atividade assistencial. Conclui-se que os indicadores avaliados podem ser interpretados, em sua maioria, como favoráveis à qualidade assistencial.
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