Objective To explore influence of 3M liquid dressing combined with 75% alcohol disinfection on the allergic conditions and catheterization time in children with peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC).
Methods Forty-five children with PICC from September 2015 to November 2016 were selected as control group, and were treated with 75% alcohol disinfection combined with dexamethasone spraying for dressing change. Forty-five children with PICC from December 2016 to February 2018 were selected as study group, and were treated with 75% alcohol disinfection combined with 3M liquid dressing for dressing change. Skin allergy and the related indicators after 2 weeks of catheterization were compared between two groups.
Results The skin allergy rate of the study group was significantly lower than that of the control group, the wound healing time was significantly shorter than that of the control group, and the incidence rates of bleeding and phlebitis were significantly lower than those of the control group (P < 0.05).
Conclusion For children with PICC, application of 3M liquid dressing combined with 75% alcohol disinfection can reduce skin allergy rate, prolong catheterization time and reduce the incidence rate of complications.
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