Infusion phlebitis assessment method used in paediatric setting: a systematic review of literature

• Main Authors: Chong, Li Tsu, Deena Clare Thomas, Renie Martha Joanes, Rose A Nain
• Format: Proceedings
• Language: English; English
• Published: Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences 2020
• Subjects: RT Nursing
• Online Access: https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/27105/1/Infusion%20phlebitis%20assessment%20method%20used%20in%20paediatric%20setting.pdf; https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/27105/2/Infusion%20phlebitis%20assessment%20method%20used%20in%20paediatric%20setting1.pdf; https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/27105/; https://medic.upm.edu.my/upload/dokumen/20200714085150Complete_document_N.pdf

Phlebitis may localise to the insertion site or travel along the vein. The risk of phlebitis is higher in children as they have thin and weak blood vessels and move continuously due to the pain associated with insertion. Therefore, regular assessment of the risk of developing phlebitis is crucial. T...