Experimental study of two treatment methods for phlebitis caused by chemotherapy with PICC

OBJECTIVE To study the clinical efficacy of Algoplaque in treatment of phlebitis caused by chemotherapy with PICC.so as to reduce the incidence of phlebitis and imprrove the cure rete.METHODS A total of 90 patients with phlebitis caused by chemotherapy with PICC were selected and randomly divided into two groups:42 cases in the control group were treated with MEBO along the vein shape,4-6 times a day;and 48 cases in experimental group were treated with Algoplaque topicaled along the vein shape,replaced once every 5 days.The clinical improvement,comfort and satisfaction of the patients with chemotherapy-induced phlebitis in both groups were observed.RESULTS The effective rate in the experimental group was 95.8%,66.6% in the control group,the difference was statistically significant(P0.01).CONCLUSION Algoplaque is effective in treating chemotherapy-induced phlebitis by PICC and can significantly improve the comfort and satisfaction of the patients,reducing the nursing workload.