Flebite em crianças e adolescentes que utilizaram cateter venoso periférico

Objective: To identify the prevalence of phlebitis related to the use of peripheral venous catheters in children and adolescents. Method: Retrospective, quantitative study, with data from notification of phlebitis related to peripheral intravenous therapy, from January 2012 to December 2017 in a children's hospital in the city of Sao Paulo. Results: The prevalence of phlebitis was 0.62%, with 116 cases reported in 18,924 children and adolescents. A significant association was identified between the degree of phlebitis and the variables: "Type of infusion" (p = 0.001) "High osmolarity drug" (p = 0.046) and "Use of serum with electrolytes" (p = 0.005). Conclusion: It is essential that nurses evaluate the type of drug therapy, venous network and patient's clinic, indicating the appropriate device for this purpose, as well as implementing indicators of prevalence of adverse events for prevention and possible early interventions, aiming at safety and efficacy. in the quality of nursing care.