PERIPHERAL INFUSION RELATED THROMBOPHLEBITIS- A HEALTH PROBLEM

Abstract

Objectives : Peripheral infusion related thrombophlebitis has documented high incidence in hospitalised patients, making it a common complication. Heparin reduces the supercial thrombophlebitis. In this prospective randomised study, our aim was to evaluate the efcacy of Heparin Sodium Topical Solution. The patients were divided into two groups. Group I included 20 patients who did not receive heparinMethods : and Group II who received topical heparin sodium. The efcacy of the solution was assessed on the basis of phlebitis scale for 48 hours. Results : There was signicantly lesser score in Group I (receiving topical heparin) in all time periods Our study showed relatively lessConclusion : frequent occurrence and milder severity of catheter related phlebitis when topical heparin is applied on insertion site of cannula. Aims And Objectives: To Evaluate the Efcacy of Heparin Sodium Topical Solution in Prevention of Intra Venous Cannula Related Thrombophlebitis