A randomised controlled trial to determine the effectiveness of a radial arterial catheter dressing.

CONCLUSION: This study showed a statistically significant reduction in arterial catheter failure using a radial arterial catheter dressing of a polyurethane adhesive keyhole dressing together with a polyurethane semipermeable transparent dressing. The nursing care technique of applying this dressing may improve dressing efficacy and patient safety and reduced costs. PMID: 29458323 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Critical Care and Resuscitation - Category: Intensive Care Tags: Crit Care Resusc Source Type: research