A comparative study to assess the effect of Dynaplast Dressing versus non medicated adhesive on prevention of Phlebitis among patients with IV cannula from selected hospitals of Pune City

Abstract

Background: Inflammation of a vein near the skin's surface. It's usually not serious and can get better on its own. The condition is rarely serious and with proper care, usually resolves rapidly. Sometimes people with superficial phlebitis also get deep vein thrombophlebitis, so a medical evaluation is necessary.  A blood clot in a deep vein can break loose and travel to the lungs, causing a pulmonary embolism. It affects the larger blood vessels, usually deep in the legs. Large blood clots can form, which may break off and travel to the lungs.

Methodology: This study adopted a quantitative approach with a comparative research design, conducted in selected hospitals. The sample consisted of 200 patients with IV cannulation, selected through a non-probability purposive sampling technique.  Data collection was divided into two sections Section A focused on demographic information, while Section B used a phlebitis observation checklist graded from 0 to 5, ranging from no phlebitis (score 0) to severe phlebitis with fever requiring advanced treatment (score 5).

Results: The study compared Dynaplast Dressing and non-medicated adhesive for preventing phlebitis in IV cannulated patients. Results showed that Dynaplast Dressing was significantly more effective with lower mean phlebitis scores on both Day 1 (0.23 vs. 2.76) and Day 3 (2.25 vs. 3.0). Patients using non-medicated adhesive experienced higher severity of phlebitis, especially over time. Overall, Dynaplast Dressing proved to be the superior option for reducing phlebitis compared to non-medicated adhesive.

Conclusion: The study concludes that Dynaplast Dressing is more effective than non-medicated adhesive in preventing phlebitis among patients with IV cannulation.  Non-medicated adhesive was associated with higher severity and progression of phlebitis. Therefore, Dynaplast Dressing recommended as a preferred dressing choice for IV site care to minimize the risk of phlebitis.