Predisposing factors to phlebitis in patients with peripheral intravenous catheters: A descriptive study

---

Copy For Citation

Uslusoy E., Mete S.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NURSE PRACTITIONERS, vol.20, no.4, pp.172-180, 2008 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 20 Issue: 4
• Publication Date: 2008
• Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1745-7599.2008.00305.x
• Journal Name: JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NURSE PRACTITIONERS
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.172-180
• Süleyman Demirel University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the predisposing factors in the development of phlebitis in peripheral intravenous (IV) catheterization sites in patients treated with a variety of IV infusion solutions and drugs.