Table 22 (abstract A37). Reasons for dressing change and skin condition at
Feature | Control group (n=30) | Intervention group (n=30) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
Reasons for dressing change | |||
Partial dressing disruption, n (%) | 4 (13.3) | 7 (23.3) | >0.05 |
Full dressing disruption (revealing insertion point), n (%) | 17 (56.7) | 2 (6.7) | <0.001 |
Moisture presence under the dressing, n (%) | 6 (20) | 0 | 0.0093 |
Skin condition at the CVC site after the dressing removal | |||
Hyperemia of the insertion site, n (%) | 4 (13.3) | 1 (3.3) | >0.05 |
Presence of skin irritations under the dressing, n (%) | 1 (3.3) | 0 | >0.05 |
Residues of adhesive on the skin around the catheter, n (%) | 0 | 0 | >0.05 |
Presence of discharge from the insertion site, n (%) | 2 (6.7) | 0 | >0.05 |