A multi-center randomized control trial comparing the dressing wear times of two different transparent film dressings when used to secure peripheral intravenous catheters of hospitalized adult patients.
A multi-center, prospective, randomized control trial comparing the dressing wear time, complication rates and cost of two different transparent film dressing when used as intended for peripheral intravenous catheter site protection and securement in five U.S. hospitals.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
247
A commercially available breathable, transparent film dressing with a soft-cloth border, notch and securement tape strip. The dressing system is used in the study to cover a peripheral intravenous catheter insertion site and secure the catheter. Dressing system is to remain in place until the PIV catheter is discontinued which is anticipated to be 72 hours. The dressing and PIV site will be observed daily. If dressing excessively lifts from the skin, the dressing system will be replaced with the same, assigned dressing system. The number of dressing replacements and the duration of wear will be measured while the same study PIV catheter dwells, an average of 72 hours during the subject's hospitalization.
A commercially available breathable, transparent film dressing used with a one inch width piece of Transpore™ medical tape. The dressing system is used in the study to cover a peripheral intravenous catheter insertion site and secure the catheter. Dressing system is to remain in place until catheter is discontinued which is anticipated to be 72 hours. The dressing and PIV site will be observed daily. If dressing excessively lifts from the skin, the dressing system will be replaced with the same, assigned dressing system. The number of dressing replacements and the duration of wear will be measured while the same study PIV catheter dwells, an average of 72 hours during the subject's hospitalization.
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
MetroHealth Medical Center
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Allegheny General Hospital
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Dressing Wear Time
Dressing wear time is the time from dressing application to removal, i.e. catheter no longer needed or catheter-related complication occurs (remove dressing and catheter) OR excessive dressing lift requiring dressing replacement.
Time frame: Dressing wear time was assessed daily and 8 month dressing wear data are presented
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Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
Richmond, Virginia, United States