Intravenous cannula induced phlebitis in a tertiary care referral hospital: A prospective observational study with implication from patient's feedback system.

Background: Medicines delivered directly to systemic circulation have saved many lives from life-threatening conditions, but also can impart undesirable effects.

Materials And Methods: A prospective observational study was performed for 10 months in the tertiary care hospital to identify and evaluate cannula induced phlebitis in our study population. The data collection form retrieved demographic details, diseases and cannulation particulars of each patient.