Risk factors for the development of phlebitis: an integrative review of literature.

Objective: To describe the scientific evidence published in literature regarding the risk factors for the development of phlebitis.

Method: Integrative literature review with the inclusion of 14 original articles found in the LILACS, Scielo and Pubmed bases from January 2004 to April 2015, analyzed by levels of evidence and frequency, associated factors, degree and treatment of phlebitis.

Results: The frequency / incidence / minimum rate of phlebitis was 3% and the maximum was 59.

Incidence of phlebitis and post-infusion phlebitis in hospitalised adults.

Objective: to determine the incidence of phlebitis during and after the use of peripheral intravenous catheter (PIC), and analyse the association of this complication with risk factors.

Methods: cohort study with 165 adult patients admitted to a university hospital in Porto Alegre, totalling 447 accesses, from December 2014 to February 2015. Data were collected on a daily basis and analysed by means of descriptive and analytical statistics.