Effectiveness of Topical Glycerine Sulphate Paste, Hirudoid Cream and Nil Application on Superficial Phlebitis

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2010-02-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

The aim of the interventional study is to compare the different treatment modalities in reducing erythema size and rate of resolving phlebitis.

• Phase: N/A
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Tan Tock Seng Hospital
• Treatments: Glycerol; Magnesium Sulfate

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients admitted to the study institution between Dec 2009 and Feb 2010 and observed to develop redness associated with peripheral infusion cannula.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Thrombosis, poor skin condition, and pus seen at the previous puncture.