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Peripheral Catheter Pressure Ulcer Prevention in Pediatry : Use of Compresses Versus Standard Care

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Pressure Ulcer
Interventions
Other: peripheral venous catheter without compress under the catheter-extension tube junction
Other: peripheral venous catheter with compress under the catheter-extension tube junction
Registration Number
NCT04540822
Lead Sponsor
Centre Hospitalier Departemental Vendee
Brief Summary

Peripheral venous catheterisation is a multi-daily practice in a paediatric ward.

In our pediatrics department, nurses have observed for several years now the appearance of pressure sore-like skin lesions at the junction of the peripheral venous catheter with the extension tube. A ward habit has spontaneously developed of applying a compress under this junction. The objective is to minimize physical or emotional aggression as well as pain. Pain that is denied or not identified and not relieved is memorized by the child, which can have consequences on the perception of pain and the subsequent acceptance of care.

To date, through their reading and research, investigators have been able to find articles mentioning the risks of pressure ulcers in children related to medical devices. However, few elements are developed concerning catheter-related pressure ulcers, especially on this specific technique for preventing injuries at the catheter-extension tube junction. Investigators have not found any recommendations on this subject.

Thus, the aim of this study is to compare two peripheral venous catheter fixation devices, with compress and without compress, and to analyse the frequency of pressure ulcer occurrence and the intensity of this lesion.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
360
Inclusion Criteria
  • Aged 1 month to 18 years old, according to the criteria of the paediatrics department of the Departmental Hospital la Roche sur Yon .
  • Hospitalized in paediatrics ward or consultant in paediatric emergencies with a high probability of being hospitalized in paediatrics ward later.
  • With an indication for the insertion of a short peripheral venous catheter
  • Written agreement from the holder(s) of parental authority
Exclusion Criteria
  • Children with dermatological affections prior to inclusion and at the puncture site (atopic dermatitis, skin infection, skin wound, chickenpox, epidermolysis bullosa)
  • Allergy to fixation devices
  • Known immune deficient child
  • Refusal of the patient or of the holders of parental authority to participate
  • Life-saving emergency care
  • Patient already included in the study
  • Patient without social security coverage

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
peripheral venous catheter without compressperipheral venous catheter without compress under the catheter-extension tube junctionInsertion of a peripheral venous catheter without any compress inserted below the catheter-extension tube junction.
peripheral venous catheter with compressperipheral venous catheter with compress under the catheter-extension tube junctionInsertion of a peripheral venous catheter with a compress inserted below the catheter-extension tube junction
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pressure ulcer of grade >=1 on the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) scaleat catheter removal

Appearance of a grade \>=1 pressure ulcer on the NPUAP scale at the catheter extension junction. The assessment will be conducted blind by a child care assistant (CDA) from the department.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pressure ulcer intensity as measured by the NPUAP scaleat catheter removal

The NPUAP pressure ulcer rating scale translated in French by the National French Agency for accreditation and assessment of Health (ANAES) will be used. This scale evaluates pressure ulcers according to 4 stages graduated from 1 to 4. Stage 1 being the least severe.

dwell time of peripheral venous catheters between the 2 groupsat catheter removal

Will be calculated from the time of catheter placement to the time of catheter removal.

Presence of a nosocomial infection related to the peripheral venous catheter.at catheter removal +48hours

Will be defined as a peripheral venous catheter culture \> 10\^3 Colony Forming Unit/ml, if the peripheral venous catheter is referred in culture on suspicion of infection and in the absence of antibiotic treatment. In the presence of antibiotic treatment, it will be defined by the presence of pus and/or regression of infectious signs within 48 hours after removal of the peripheral venous catheter.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

CHD Vendee

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La roche sur yon, France

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