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Enfermería Clínica (English Edition) Analysis of risk factors associated with phlebitis in peripheral venous catheter...
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Vol. 35. Issue 4.
(June - July 2025)
Special Article
Analysis of risk factors associated with phlebitis in peripheral venous catheters. Zero Phlebitis Project
Análisis de los factores de riesgo asociados a flebitis en el catéter venoso periférico. Proyecto Flebitis Zero
Marta Ferraz-Torresa,
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marta.ferraz.torres@navarra.es

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, Maria Elena Sancho-Senab, Amaya Eguillor de la Torreb, Laura Cambra Vidartb, Maria Belén Suarez-Mierc, Maria Ines Corcuera-Martinezb
a Hospital Universitario de Navarra, Profesora Asociada, Departamento de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Pública de Navarra, Investigadora, IdiSNA, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Navarra, Spain
b Hospital Universitario de Navarra, Spain
c Consejería de Salud del Principado de Asturias, Spain
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Table 1. Descriptive analysis of the main variables analysed in the study catheters.
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Table 2. Contingency analysis of the different study variables related to presence of phlebitis.
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Table 3. Binary logistic regression for variables related to the phlebitis complication.
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Abstract
Introduction

It is necessary to know the rate of phlebitis associated with its use and the risk factors associated with peripheral vascular catheter management that directly influence the presence of phlebitis.

Methodology

observational descriptive study, carried out after the implementation of the Zero Phlebitis Project in a large-capacity (>1,000 beds) urban tertiary hospital of reference in Navarra. The implementation of the Zero Phlebitis Project was carried out progressively, incorporating 4 units (2 medical and 2 surgical) per year, ending in February 2023. Subsequently, data collection for the present study began in May 2023.

Results

687 catheters were included, 48.3% (332) catheters were implanted in men versus 51.7% (355) in women with a mean age of 68 (SD 18.64). A phlebitis rate of 11.93% was detected, with catheter caliber and insertion site factors being directly related to the presence of phlebitis.

Conclusions

The presence of phlebitis is marked by both modifiable factors, being recommended the use of small caliber devices and the forearm area the indicated ones to decrease the rate of phlebitis.

Keywords:
Phlebitis
Peripheral venous catheter
Hospitalization
Complication
Resumen
Introducción

Es necesario conocer la tasa de flebitis asociada a su uso y los factores de riesgo asociados al manejo del catéter vascular periférico que influye directamente sobre la presencia de flebitis.

Metodología

Estudio descriptivo observacional, realizado tras la implementación del proyecto Flebitis Zero en un hospital terciario urbano de gran capacidad (>1.000 camas) y de referencia de Navarra. La implantación del Proyecto Flebitis Zero se realizó de forma progresiva incorporando 4 unidades (2 médicas y 2 quirúrgicas) por año, finalizando en el mes de febrero de 2023. Seguidamente, se inició la recogida de datos para el presente estudio, en el mes de mayo de 2023.

Resultados

Se incluyó 687 catéteres, 48,3% (332) catéteres fueron implantados en hombres frente a 51,7% (355) en mujeres con una edad media de 68 (DE 18,64). Se detectó una tasa de flebitis del 11,93%, siendo los factores de calibre de catéter y el lugar de inserción los directamente relacionados con la presencia de flebitis.

Conclusiones

La presencia de flebitis está marcada tanto por factores modificables, siendo recomendable el uso de dispositivos de pequeño calibre y la zona de antebrazo los indicados para disminuir la tasa de flebitis.

Palabras clave:
Flebitis
Catéter venoso periférico
Hospitalización
Complicación

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