Evaluation of phlebitis adverse event occurrence in patients of a Clinical Inpatient Unit

• Published in: Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S P 2021-01, Vol.55, p.e03755-e03755
• Main Authors: Furlan, Maryana da Silva, Lima, Antônio Fernandes Costa
• Format: Article
• Language: eng ; por
• ISSN: 1980-220X
• DOI: 10.1590/S1980-220X2020017103755

OBJECTIVETo analyze the causes and reasons associated with the occurrence of phlebitis in a Inpatient Medical Unit in a large and private general hospital. METHODQuantitative, exploratory-descriptive, retrospective and documentary research, carried out by consulting the electronic forms of notification of the occurrence of phlebitis in 2017. RESULTSA total of 107 phlebitis related to 96 patients were reported, most of them (91.7%) with phlebitis, being male (53.1%), aged 60-69 years old (23.0%) and with a hospital stay of less than four days (30.2%). Most (68.2%) of the notifications were made by nurses, with the occurrence of phlebitis predominating in devices with less than 24h (38.3%); with the classification of phlebitis grade 2 (45.8%); with antibiotics infusion (46.7%); with the location of the bed far from the nursing station (52.3%); and with the presence of a companion (82.2%). The damage classification indicated that 93.5% of the patients suffered mild damage, 4.7% moderate damage and 1.9% did not suffer any damage. CONCLUSIONKnowing the causes and reasons associated with the occurrence of phlebitis can support decision-making, management and care processes regarding investments in preventive or risk mitigation strategies.