Factores de riesgo de Flebitis en neonatos, Hospital Teófilo Dávila, Machala- Ecuador

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to determine the risk factors for phlebitis in neonates admitted to the Teófilo Dávila Hospital, in the city of Machala - El Oro - Ecuador, from November 2018 to November 2020. A non-experimental field study was carried out, cross-sectional, qualitative, descriptive and observational. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 24; For the elaboration of tables and graphs, the Microsoft Excel 2010 program was used. The population that was the reason for was, consisted of 87 neonates, with gestational age between 28 and 42.5 SG, with an average of 35.6 SG, with a standard deviation (SD) ± 4. In relation to weight, the neonates had a weight that ranged from 860 grams to 3800 grams, with an average of 2495 grams (SD ± 754). All neonates were catheterized with catheter No. 24, having a dilution of 2 to 1, in relation to the intravenous therapy medication. In conclusion, the most prevalent risk factors associated with phlebitis in neonates are: maternal neonatal urinary tract infection: prematurity, especially late, moderate and very premature preterm infants; and, the comorbidities: respiratory distress syndrome, hyperglycemia and hyperthermia. In relation to catheterization, we have the insertion of a catheter in the right and left arms. On intravenous therapy we have the administration of the antibiotic.