Abstract:
Objectives: To map the evidence on nursing practices related to outpatient antineoplastic therapy using peripheral intravenous catheters and to identify the complications associated with the use of this device.
Methods: this is a scoping review conducted according to the JBI methodology. The selection process was carried out independently and blindly by two reviewers.
Results: A total of 1,287 publications were retrieved, and 16 studies were ultimately included. The identified practices were related to responsibility for the procedure; infection prevention and biosafety; selection of the puncture site; choice of the puncture device; skin preparation; venous puncture; access maintenance; catheter dressing and stabilization; and device removal and disposal. The most frequently reported complications were phlebitis, edema, pain, burning sensation, extravasation, and bloodstream infection.
Conclusions: This study mapped peripheral intravenous catheterization practices for outpatient antineoplastic therapy into nine categories. The most common complications included phlebitis, edema, pain, burning sensation, extravasation, and bloodstream infection.
Reference:Paula VAA, Püschel VAA, Santos KBD, Carbogim FDC, Alvim ALS. Nursing practices and complications associated with peripheral catheterization for outpatient antineoplastic therapy: scoping review. Rev Bras Enferm. 2025 Dec 8;78(suppl 4):e20240528. doi: 10.1590/0034-7167-2024-0528. PMID: 41370540; PMCID: PMC12700578.