Background: Phlebitis is one of the most common complications of peripheral intravenous cannula. Magnesium
sulfate with glycerin and ice are simple, inexpensive and effective non pharmacologic intervention for management of
phlebitis. Aim of the study: Assess the effectiveness of magnesium sulfate with glycerin versus ice chips on patients
with a peripheral intravenous cannula induced phlebitis. Methods: A quasi-experimental research design was used in
this study. Purposive sampling technique was used to select the sample from medical departments at Mansoura Main
University Hospital and Medical Specialized Hospital. Results: Both magnesium sulfate with glycerin (2=93.601,
p<0.001) and ice chips (2=85.350, p<0.001) were found to be effective in reducing the peripheral intravenous cannula
induced phlebitis. Conclusion: Both magnesium sulfate with glycerin and ice application were effective in decrease
level of phlebitis but magnesium sulfate with glycerin was more effective than ice chips.