Effectiveness Magnesium Sulphate Crystal Fomentation Vs Paste Application for Phlebitis among Children Receiving Peripheral Infusion who are Admitted at Selected Hospital at Mangalore

Abstract

Background: Peripheral cannulation is one of the commonly used procedures in children, as they have to undergo many infusions for the administration of medications. The nurse is responsible for maintaining and monitoring IV infusion site and promptly detecting any complication like phlebitis, infiltration, air embolism, infection and fluid overload. In children phlebitis is the most commonly seen due to their fragile veins and therefore special attention should be given to minimize the occurrence of phlebitis and also to treat it effectively.Objective: to determine the effectiveness magnesium sulphate crystal fomentation vs glycerin magnesium sulphate paste application for phlebitis among children receiving peripheral infusion.Setting & Design:Regional Advance Pediatric Care Center (RAPCC), Mangalore.Material and Methods: Quasi experimental design phlebitis measurement chart and observation checklist for erythema.Result and Conclusion: the mean pre-treatment scores of phlebitis were significantly reduced after the treatment with magnesium sulphate fomentation and with glycerin magnesium sulphate paste application. The mean post treatment score of phlebitis at p<0.05. Glycerin magnesium sulphate paste was effective in reducing swelling and induration when compared to magnesium sulphate crystal fomentation.