Effect of Tubular Bandage Application on Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Usage Time and Infiltration in Children

Launched by ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY · Aug 28, 2024

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This clinical trial is studying how a special type of bandage, called a tubular bandage, can help improve the use of intravenous (IV) catheters in children. IV catheters are small tubes placed in a vein to give medications, fluids, or blood. In children, these catheters can sometimes move out of place or cause leakage (called infiltration), which can be uncomfortable and may lead to complications. The trial aims to see if using a tubular bandage can help keep the catheter in place longer and reduce the chances of infiltration.

To participate in this study, children must be between 6 to 12 years old, have healthy skin where the bandage will go, and be receiving certain fluids through their IV for the first time. Parents should also be able to communicate in Turkish. Kids with specific health issues, such as bleeding disorders or infections, cannot participate. If your child joins, they will have a tubular bandage applied to help secure their IV catheter, and researchers will monitor how long the catheter stays in and whether any issues arise. This could help improve IV care for children in the future!

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• • inclusion criteria
• • Willingness to participate in the study
• • Parent/child's proficiency in Turkish
• • Intact skin integrity in the application area
• • First-time application of the peripheral venous catheter to the middle part of the child's forearm
• • Recommendation by a physician for intravenous fluid containing 5% dextrose, 0.45% NaCl, and 75% KCL through a peripheral venous catheter
• • Child's age between 6-12 years
• • Successful placement of the peripheral venous catheter on the first attempt
• • exclusion criteria
• • Coagulation abnormalities
• • Receiving blood and blood products through the peripheral venous catheter
• • Nutritional issues
• • Hematologic or oncologic diseases
• • Congenital genetic or neurological disorders
• • Problems with skin integrity and movement in the upper extremities
• • Sensitivity to the tubular bandage
• • Fever above 37.5°C
• • Accidental dislodgement of the catheter
• • Early completion of treatment and removal of the catheter