Application of 3M transparent dressing joint 3MTM CavilonTM No Sting Barrie Film in the skin care after peripherally inserted central catheter

Objective To evaluate the skin protection of the 3M transparent dressing joint 3MTM CavilonTM No Sting Barrie Film after peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC). Methods A total of 120 PICC catheter patients with lung cancer (observation time last about 3 months from starting the rearing pipe on the day to pipe-taken) were selected. They were divided into 2 groups by random digits table method with 60 cases each. Control group was given 3M transparent dressings stick in the PICC fixed place skin. Observation group was given 3M transparent dressings paste joint 3MTM CavilonTM No Sting Barrie Film. The incidence of complications in the PICC fixed place skin were observed and compared between 2 groups. Results The skin allergy, phlebitis, skin damage, total complications were 5, 4, 1, 10 cases in control group after PICC catheter and 2, 1, 3, 6 cases in observation group, and there was significant difference in the incidence of the total complications, χ2=4.23, P<0.05. Conclusion Using 3M transparent dressings joint 3MTM CavilonTM No Sting Barrie Film for skin care after PICC catheter, can effectively protect the skin after PICC catheter, reduce the incidence of adverse reactions. Key words: Catheterization, central venous; Phlebitis; Skin; Nursing care; Bandages