Observation of high concentration potassium chloride infusion by micro pump through peripheral vein together with fluid infusion

Abstract

Objective To explore the feasibility of high concentration potassium cbloride infusion by micro pump through peripheral vein together with fluid infusion.Methods 160 patients were divided into the observation group A and B (each with 40 patients) and the control group(80 patients).For the control group,only high concentration potassium chloride was infused by micro pump through peripheral vein,high concentration potassium chloride pumped through peripheral vein together with 5％ sodium chloride and dextrose injection were adopted in the observation group A.High concentration potassium chloride pumped through peripheral vein together with medication liquid were adopted in the observation group B.The rate of pain and phlebitis in three groups were observed.Results The rate of pain and phlebitis decreased significantly in the observation groups compared with those of the control group.There was no significant difference in the rate of phlebitis between the observation group A and B.Conclusions High concentration potassium chloride infusion by micro pump through peripheral vein together with fluid infusion are more effective to alleviate pain,reduce the rate of phlebitis,and can change the kind and drip rate of the fluid based on the condition of the patients. Key words: Potassium chloride; Peripheral vein; Micro pump; Pain; Phlebitis