Randomized experimental study to evaluate the effectiveness of the Flebitis Zero project in Navarre

Studies have not demonstrated the effectiveness of the different types of dressings in reducing the rate of complications. The purpose of this study was to determine which type of dressing is most beneficial in reducing the rate of complications. A total of 281 patients requiring a peripheral intravenous catheter were randomized to receive partially reinforced dressings or fully reinforced dressings (dressings with integral catheter securement). Patients were followed throughout their entire catheter course, and complications included infection, occlusion, phlebitis, accidental dislodgement, extravasation, and medical adhesive-related skin injury. Catheter outcome data were compared to determine whether statistically significant differences existed between the 2 groups. The groups had equivalent demographic characteristics and catheter indications. The average securement time with partially reinforced dressings was 2.72 days, and that for fully reinforced dressings was 2.64 days. However, catheters secured with fully reinforced dressings were associated with fewer total complications, such as infectious phlebitis (P = .043) and accidental dislodgement (P = .03). The fully reinforced securement device significantly reduced the rate of complications related to accidental dislodgement of the device and cases of infectious phlebitis. The use of fully reinforced dressings could reduce catheter-associated complications and improve the quality of patient care.

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Randomized experimental study to evaluate the effectiveness of the Flebitis Zero project in Navarre

Abstract: A h e a d o f P r i n tEstudio experimental aleatorizado para la evaluación de la efectividad del proyecto Flebitis Zero en Navarra Randomized experimental study to evaluate the effectiveness of the Flebitis Zero project in Navarre

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Care bundle for the prevention of peripheral venous catheter blood stream infections at a secondary care university hospital: Implementation and results

Care bundle for the prevention of peripheral venous catheter blood stream infections at a secondary care university hospital: Implementation and results

A commentary on “Care bundle for the prevention of peripheral venous catheter blood stream infections at a secondary care university hospital: Implementation and results” (Lladó Maura et al., 2023)

Complications Related to the Securement Device in Peripheral Intravenous Catheters

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