Related factors with extravasation of non-cytostatic agents in peripheral vein catheters.

Objective: To know the independent variables related to the occurrence of extravasation in patients with peripheral vein catheters (PVC).

Material And Method: Retrospective study carried out in 6 longitudinal cuts between July 2013 an January 2014. A total of 1,442 PVC were reviewed, of which 730 met the inclusion criteria, and were divided into 2 groups: extravasation and not extravasation, with 365 cases each.