The Purple Glove Syndrome, complication related to the administration of phenytoin through peripheral intravenous catheters, is characterized for the development of injuries in the site of catheter placement. Injuries range from phlebitis to local necrosis, being possible to identify in most severe cases, the development of the compartmental syndrome and its severe consequences.To describe the Purple Glove Syndrome and the main preventive and therapeutic nursing care. A literature search on the topic was conducted. This search provided enough information to characterize the purple glove syndrome as well as to identify main nursing interventions for the prevention and management of the syndrome.
Phenytoin; Infusions; intravenous; Pediatric nursing; Nursing care