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Evaluation of Proximal Massage and Palm-to-Fist Tapping on Reducing the Risk of Phlebitis
Sponsor: Hospital Universitario San Ignacio
Summary
Phlebitis is a clinical condition that develops as a complication of peripheral venous catheter use. Peripheral venous catheterization is a common clinical procedure performed in hospitalized patients, as it provides vascular access for the administration of medications, blood products, and contrast media for diagnostic imaging studies. The pathophysiology of phlebitis involves inflammation of the vascular intima, leading to luminal narrowing and impaired blood flow. These changes are clinically manifested by local signs of inflammation, including erythema, edema, and pain, which have been objectively assessed using several validated clinical assessment scales.
Official title: Evaluation of the Effect of Proximal Massage and Palm-to-Fist Tapping on Reducing the Risk of Phlebitis Associated With Peripheral Venous Catheter Insertion
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 110 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
273
Start Date
2025-06-03
Completion Date
2026-07-31
Last Updated
2026-07-17
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Estandard peripheral venous catheter care protocol
control group will receive the standard peripheral venous catheter care protocol implemented
Efecto del masaje proximal y del golpeteo de la palma al puño.
Following hand hygiene, participants will receive gentle massage using the palmar surface of the fingers over an area located approximately 2-3 cm proximal to the peripheral intravenous catheter insertion site. Each session will last approximately 2-3 minutes and will be performed three times daily for up to four consecutive days or until catheter removal, whichever occurs first
Locations (1)
Hospital Universitario San Ignacio
Bogotá, Bogota D.C., Colombia