Journal of Surgery and Anesthesia

Prophylactic IV cannula installation of low dose heparin in the prevention of superficial Thrombophlebitis in surgical patients

11^th International Conference on Surgery

September 01, 2022 | Webinar

Prathima Gogineni

Leicester general hospital, United Kingdom

Scientific Tracks Abstracts: J Surg Anesth

Abstract:

Peripheral intravenous cannulation is a common procedure in medical practice. Improper IV cannulation can cause intimal damage leading to complications ranging from superficial thrombophlebitis, cellulitis, etc. Thus, prophylaxis will be a better alternative compared to treatment for complications of IV cannula insertion which can be achieved by the installation of low dose heparin. Heparin is an anticoagulant that prevents clot formation by AT-dependent inhibition of factors II and X (mainly). The addition of heparin decreases the rate of catheter occlusion and prolongs the duration of catheter patency. Significant reduction in rates of thrombophlebitis and infusion failure is observed.

Biography :

Prathima Gogineni is a working as a Doctor in Leicester general hospital, UK and she has done many researches in this Field.