Why the study?
Does transdermal glyceryl trinitrate reduce infusion failure and phlebitis in patients receiving peripheral intravenous infusions?
Population
340 hospitalized patients receiving peripheral intravenous infusions
Comparison
Transdermal glyceryl trinitrate vs Control group
Design
Other, double-blind
Authors
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Supports routine transdermal glyceryl trinitrate with peripheral IVs; confirms efficacy in reducing failure and phlebitis.
Does transdermal glyceryl trinitrate reduce infusion failure and phlebitis in patients receiving peripheral intravenous infusions?
Transdermal glyceryl trinitrate significantly prolongs the survival of peripheral intravenous infusions and reduces the incidence of superficial phlebitis.
Khawaja et al. (1988) studied this question.
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