Abstract
Objectives : Peripheral infusion related thrombophlebitis has documented high incidence in hospitalised patients, making it a common complication. Heparin reduces the supercial thrombophlebitis. In this prospective randomised study, our aim was to evaluate the efcacy of Heparin Sodium Topical Solution. The patients were divided into two groups. Group I included 20 patients who did not receive heparinMethods : and Group II who received topical heparin sodium. The efcacy of the solution was assessed on the basis of phlebitis scale for 48 hours. Results : There was signicantly lesser score in Group I (receiving topical heparin) in all time periods Our study showed relatively lessConclusion : frequent occurrence and milder severity of catheter related phlebitis when topical heparin is applied on insertion site of cannula. Aims And Objectives: To Evaluate the Efcacy of Heparin Sodium Topical Solution in Prevention of Intra Venous Cannula Related Thrombophlebitis
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