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Study aim
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Determination of the effect of Aesculus hippocastanum extract on the prevention of phlebitis induced by peripheral intravenous catheters
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Design
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The clinical trial with control group, with parallel groups, double-blind, randomized, on 100 patients was divided into two intervention and control groups (50 people in each group) as a simple random allocation using block of four software.
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Settings and conduct
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Shariati Hospital, the study is double-blind (researcher-patient). both cream and placebo were packed in similar containers. After the placement of peripheral catheters in the test and control group, Indian chestnut and placebo are placed on the skin of insertion site. examination (0-24-48-72)
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Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
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Inclusion criteria: hospitalization for at least 72 hours, age 18 and 60, iv-line implantation in a vein of the upper limb in a place without signs of phlebitis, 72-hour iv-line implantation - the patient being awake.Exclusion criteria: diabetes mellitus, skin disorders and types of eczema, systemic vascular diseases, severe anemia, immunodeficiency diseases, sensitivity to iv-line adhesive, undergoing chemotherapy, receiving anti-inflammatory drugs. Non-steroids oral, injection suppositories, suffering from acute chronic infectious diseases, receiving nitroglycerin, amiodarone and intravenous heparin, having fever and receiving antibiotic treatment to eliminate fever allergy to chestnut products
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Intervention groups
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After the placement of catheters (Angioket No. 20) in the test and control group, Indian chestnut extract (Venogol cream) and placebo cream will be placed on the skin of the angioket insertion site measuring 3x3 cm and covered with a sterile cover (angioket glue). Examination of the catheter insertion site in terms of the degree of phlebitis will be done at 0, 24, 48 and 72 hours using a visual phlebitis scale
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Main outcome variables
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Phlebitis