International Journal of Nursing Research

Objective This study explores the effect of wax therapy combined with Jinhuang powder in treating phlebitis caused by peripheral venous indwelling needles in tumor patients. Methods From August 2019 to August 2020, 728 hospitalized tumor patients were selected for a study at Minhang District Tumor Hospital. Among these 728 patients, 52 developed phlebitis. These 52 patients were divided into a control group and an observation group based on their status before and after admission, with 26 patients in each group. The control group received external application of Jinhuang powder on the phlebitis site, while the observation group received wax therapy combined with Jinhuang powder. The treatment effects of the two groups were compared. Results The treatment effect in the observation group was better than that in the control group, p<0.05. Conclusion For patients with phlebitis caused by peripheral venous indwelling needles, wax therapy combined with Jinhuang powder can improve treatment outcomes and is worth promoting.

Wax therapy; Jinhuangsan; Superficial phlebitis; Indwelling needle