Effectiveness of glycerine magnesium sulphate application on superficial thrombophlebitis among patients receiving intravenous infusion at selected hospitals of Belagavi District: A pre-experimental nursing research

Abstract

Superficial thrombophlebitis is a prevalent complication among patients receiving intravenous (IV) infusion, resulting in significant discomfort. The aim of this research was to evaluate the effectiveness of Glycerine Magnesium application in alleviating superficial thrombophlebitis. A pre-experimental one group pre-test-post-test design was utilized, involving 50 patients receiving IV infusion at selected hospitals in Belagavi district. The Visual Infusion Phlebitis (VIP) Scale was employed to assess thrombophlebitis severity. Results indicated a statistically significant reduction in VIP scores post-intervention, confirming the effectiveness of the treatment. Further research is recommended to explore long-term outcomes and other demographic factors influencing thrombophlebitis management.