Vascular Access
Effects of different gauze folding patterns on local hemostasis after peripherally inserted central catheters
Lishuang Zhao, Shaomei Wang, Lei Zhao, Zhihua Zhang, Changlai Hao
Published 2018-08-30
Cite as Chin J Clin Nutr, 2018, 26(4): 254-255. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1674-635X.2018.04.011
Abstract
ObjectiveTo observe the effects of two different gauze folding patterns used in local hemostasis after peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC).
MethodsA total of 152 patients were selected and divided into two groups according to PICC date sequence as control group of 72 patients using 2.0 cm×2.0 cm little gauze to oppress the puncture point and observation group of 80 patients using 1.0 cm×1.5 cm gauze ball made by ourselves to oppress the puncture point. The oozing of the puncture point was observed in patients of the two groups.
ResultsThe hemostasis was better in the observation group than in the control group(χ2=15.88, P<0.01). No limb swelling happened to the patients in the observation group(χ2=58.064, P<0.01). There was statistically significant difference in hemostatic effect between the two groups.
ConclusionThe sterile gauze ball made by ourselves has a good effect on local hemostasis through oppressing the puncture point without any impact on blood circulation of limbs.
Key words:
Peripherally inserted central catherter; Sterility gauze ball; Local hemostasis
Contributor Information
Lishuang Zhao
PICC Care Center, Affiliated Hospital of ChengDe Medical University, Chengde, Hebei 067000, China
Shaomei Wang
Lei Zhao
Zhihua Zhang
Changlai Hao