The Use Of Polyurethane Transparent Film In Indwelling Central Venous Catheter

Authors

  • Renata Cristina de Campos Pereira Silveira Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Fernanda Titareli Merizio Martins Braga Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Livia Maria Garbin Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Cristina Maria Galvão Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692010000600023

Keywords:

Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Bone Marrow Transplantation, Catheterization, Central Venous, Bandages, Occlusive Dressings

Abstract

Dressing is an intervention aimed to prevent infection in central venous catheter. This study aimed to analyze the frequency of catheter-related infection and skin toxicity in the use of transparent film in Hickmans catheter in patients who underwent allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. A case series with 10 cases was carried out. Due to the presence of exudate on the average for 12 days, sterile gauze dressing was used for 12.9 days (average). Transparent film was used, on average, for 15.1 days. Catheters were precociously removed due to infection in four cases. The highest degree of skin toxicity occurred in a case that used gauze dressing and in three cases with film. The transparent film permitted visualization of the exit site of the catheter and changes with longer intervals.

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Published

2010-12-01

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 6 (2010)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

The Use Of Polyurethane Transparent Film In Indwelling Central Venous Catheter . (2010). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 18(6), 1212-1220. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692010000600023