“A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Proximal Massage and Palm Fisting in Reducing the Risk of Thrombophlebitis among Intravenous Cannulated Patients’’

Abstract

Background :- Swelling and cessation of fluids are common problems among thrombophlebitis patients which usually in proper management of proximal massage and palm fisting and also it can create pulmonary embolism if not treated properly.

Method: - The data was collected from 60 patients. By using convenient sampling technique data was selected. Visual infusion thrombophlebitis score scale was used to assess the risk of thrombophlebitis in experimental group and control group. T test was done to assess the effectiveness between experimental and control groups and chi - square test was done to find out the association of post test scores with their selected socio - demographic variables.

Result :- Majority of subjects 60% had indicating no any signs of thrombophlebitis, 50% had slight pain and slight redness near IV site, 26.66% had pain near IV site, erythema, induration, 16.66% had pain along path of cannula, erythema, induration, 6.66% had pain along path of cannula, erythema, induration, palpable venous cord.

Conclusion: - Proximal massage and palm fisting exercise are non invasive, simple technique, and effective in reducing the risk of thrombophlebitis among intravenous cannulated patients.

Key words: - Visual infusion thrombophlebitis score scale, proximal massage, palm fisting, erythema.