Estudio experimental aleatorizado para la evaluación de la efectividaddel proyecto Flebitis Zero en Navarra / Randomized experimental study to evaluate the effectiveness of the Flebitis Zero project in Navarre

Fundamento:La flebitis es una de las complicaciones más frecuentes en los catéteres venosos periféricos (CVP). El objetivo fue comparar la frecuencia de flebitis previa y tras la implantación del proyecto Flebitis Zero, para conocer la efectividad del mismo y los factores relacionados con dicha complicación.Material y métodos:Estudio aleatorizado de comparación pre-post intervención (proyecto Flebitis Zero) realizado en el Hospital Universitario de Navarra (Pamplona, España) entre 2015 y 2019. La intervención consistió en la formación del personal y en la implementación de medidas que permitan disminuir la incidencia de complicaciones de los catéteres venosos periféricos. El grupo control (GC) se seleccionó antes de la puesta en marcha del proyecto Flebitis Zero, y el grupo intervención (GI) a lo largo de los cinco años posteriores.Resultados:Se incluyeron 656 pacientes, 96 en el GC (14,6%) y 569 en el GI. En el GI se observó menor frecuencia de complicaciones (49 vs 37,1%; p<0,001), especialmente salida accidental del dispositivo (18,8 vs 8,1%), y de flebitis (13,5 vs 11,8%). La intervención y el uso de apósitos totalmente reforzados se asociaron a la no aparición de flebitis La instauración del proyecto Flebitis Zero fue un factor protector de flebitis (OR = 0,78; IC95%: 0,42-0,86; p = 0,042).Conclusiones:La implantación de las medidas trabajadas con el proyecto Flebitis Zero se asociaron a una reducción significativa de las complicaciones asociadas al uso de los catéteres venosos periféricos; la frecuencia de flebitis disminuyó, pero lejos aún de los niveles recomendados.(AU)

Background: Phlebitis is one of the most frequent complications in peripheral venous catheters. The aim was to compare the frequency of phlebitis before and after the implementation of the Flebitis Zero project, in order to ascertain its effectiveness and what factors were associated with this complication.Methods: Randomized pre-post intervention (Flebitis Zero project) study performed in the Hospital Universitario de Navarra (Pamplona, Spain) between 2015 and 2019. The intervention consisted of training of professionals along with the implementation of measures in order to lower the incidence of complications associated with the peripheral venous catheters. The control group (CG) was selected prior the intervention and the Intervention Group (IG) in the subsequent five years. Results: The study included 656 patients, 96 (14.6%) in the CG and 569 in the IG. Lower frequency of complications (49.0 vs 37.1%; p<0.001), especially accidental PVC exit (18.8 vs 8.1%), and of phlebitis (13.5 vs 11.8%). The intervention and the use of fully reinforced dressings were associated to happening of phlebitis. The implantation of the Flebitis Zero project prevented the occurrence of phlebitis (OR= 0.78; IC95%: 0.42-0.86; p= 0.042). Conclusion: The implementation of the measures used in the Phlebitis Zero project was associated with a significant reduction of the complications linked to the use of the peripheral venous catheters; the frequency of phlebitis dropped, although nowhere near the recommended level.(AU)

[Randomized experimental study to evaluate the effectiveness of the Flebitis Zero project in Navarre].

BACKGROUND: Phlebitis is one of the most frequent complications in peripheral venous catheters. The aim was to compare the frequency of phlebitis before and after the implementation of the Flebitis Zero project, in order to ascertain its effectiveness and what factors were associated with this complication. METHODS: Randomized pre-post intervention (Flebitis Zero project) study performed in the Hospital Universitario de Navarra (Pamplona, Spain) between 2015 and 2019. The intervention consisted of training of professionals along with the implementation of measures in order to lower the incidence of complications associated with the peripheral venous catheters. The control group (CG) was selected prior the intervention and the Intervention Group (IG) in the subsequent five years. RESULTS: The study included 656 patients, 96 (14.6%) in the CG and 569 in the IG. Lower frequency of complications (49.0 vs 37.1%; p<0.001), especially accidental PVC exit (18.8 vs 8.1%), and of phlebitis (13.5 vs 11.8%). The intervention and the use of fully reinforced dressings were associated to happening of phlebitis. The implantation of the Flebitis Zero project prevented the occurrence of phlebitis (OR = 0.78; IC95%: 0.42-0.86; p = 0.042). CONCLUSION: The implementation of the measures used in the Phlebitis Zero project was associated with a significant reduction of the complications linked to the use of the peripheral venous catheters; the frequency of phlebitis dropped, although nowhere near the recommended level.