Objective: The aim of the study was to define the infiltration in pediatric patients and the affecting variables.
Methods: The study had an observational and descriptive study design. The population comprised pediatric patients who stayed at a state hospital pediatrics clinic in the east of Türkiye between March and August 2022. The time prevalence method was used in the study. The sample size was 300 pediatric patients. The “Questionnaire Form” and the “Pediatric Peripheral Intravenous Infiltration Scale” were utilized.
Results: It was determined that infiltration developed in 30% of pediatric patients. A total of 16% of the patients with infiltration had first-degree, 8.3% had second-degree, 4.7% had third-degree, and 1% had fourth-degree infiltration. Variables such as the child’s age, number of catheters, body part where the catheter was inserted, serum set type, infusion pump use, and hydration status affected the infiltration in pediatric patients.
Conclusion: The prevalence of infiltration was high in pediatric patients. Intravenous infiltration is a preventable complication in children. Pediatric patients should be evaluated with a scale to prevent infiltration. It is suggested to plan the required nursing interventions to prevent infiltration.
Cite this article as: Sarıalioğlu A, Başkurt F. The prevalence of infiltration in pediatric patients and affecting factors. Arch Health Sci Res. 2024;11(2):117-121.