Table 2 Clinical characteristics of admitted patients with PIVC phlebitis at University of Gondar hospital, Northwest Ethiopia, April 1, 2020 to August 31, 2020
Variables | Frequency (No.) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Admission diagnosis | ||
Lung disease | 97 | 25.3 |
Heart disease | 68 | 17.7 |
CNS disease | 65 | 16.9 |
Chronic liver disease | 21 | 5.5 |
Chronic kidney disease | 16 | 4.1 |
Hematological disorders | 18 | 4.7 |
Fracture | 13 | 3.4 |
Others | 86 | 22.4 |
Performance level on admission | ||
Ambulatory | 68 | 17.7 |
Semi-ambulatory | 241 | 62.8 |
Bedridden | 75 | 19.5 |
Duration of hospital stay (days) | ||
< 3 | 26 | 6.8 |
3–7 | 120 | 31.2 |
7–14 | 161 | 41.9 |
> 14 | 77 | 20.1 |
Procedure place | ||
Emergency unit | 203 | 52.9 |
Wards | 181 | 47.1 |
Catheter dwell time (days) | ||
< 3 | 171 | 31.3 |
3–4 | 83 | 21.7 |
> 4 | 130 | 33.9 |
Cannula insertion site | ||
Dorsum of hand | 148 | 38.5 |
Forearm | 201 | 52.3 |
Antecubital fossa | 35 | 9.2 |
Catheter size (gauge) | ||
18 | 61 | 15.9 |
20 | 311 | 81.0 |
22 | 8 | 2.1 |
24 | 4 | 1.0 |
IV drugs use | ||
Yes | 282 | 73.4 |
No | 102 | 26.6 |
Infusates use | ||
Yes | 251 | 65.4 |
No | 133 | 34.6 |
Blood products use | ||
Yes | 52 | 13.5 |
No | 332 | 86.2 |