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Phlebitis in Clinical-Surgical Units: A Hospital Case-Control Study in Brazil [virtual]
Phlebitis is one of the most frequent complications related to the use of intravenous catheters. Knowing the variables associated with phlebitis occurrence can contribute to the improvement of processes and patient outcomes. This presentation analyzes variables associated with the occurrence of phlebitis in the clinical-surgical inpatient units of a large, private hospital in Brazil through a case-control observational study. The findings of this study revealed factors that increase the risk of phlebitis and demonstrate how patient education strategies can help reduce its risk.
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Discuss the incidence and causes of phlebitis.
2. Analyze variables associated with the occurrence of phlebitis.
3. Implement patient education strategies to lower incidence of phlebitis in high-risk patient populations.
Contact Hours: 1
CRNI® RUs: 2
Amanda Saba, MS, RN, CRNI®
Amanda Saba is a researcher at the Nursing School of Universidade de São Paulo (USP) and at the Hospital Sírio-Libanês, holds a Master’s in Medical Science from the USP Medicine School, and became a specialist in cardiology from the Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo. She has 8 years of experience in vascular access, having worked in a public hospital, Hospital das Clínicas, and a private one, Hospital Sírio-Libanês—the largest and the best hospitals in Latin America, respectively. She also has experience in critical care, costs, and teaching, and is a member of the Nursing Economic Dimension Management Group at the School of Nursing at USP."
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