CompletedNot Applicable

The Effect of the Use of Sterile Transparent Film Dressing in Newborns

Turkey (Türkiye)63 participantsStarted 2019-02-01

Plain-language summary

It is important that effective catheter fixation will reduce the risk of catheter unavailability for specific reasons and the incidence of catheter-related complications. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of sterile transparent film dressing and tape methods used in pe- ripheral intravenous catheter application in newborns on the duration of catheter stay and the development of catheter-related complications.

Who can participate

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Inclusion Criteria: * less than 4 kg (due to the infiltration scale criteria) * PICV was inserted for the first time Exclusion Criteria: * existing catheter, * who has a catheter other than PICV (PICC, umbilical catheter, etc.), * sterile transparent film dressing, tape, babies with allergies to antiseptic solution and catheter, * with immunodeficiency, and with skin problems that prevent catheter opening

What they're measuring

The infiltration scale for infants

Timeframe: during catheter removal procedure

The Phlebitis Scale

Timeframe: during catheter removal procedure

Occlusion

Timeframe: during catheter removal procedure

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05694390

SponsorYuksek Ihtisas Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-09-30

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