Comparison of the Effects of 5%NaHCO3, 2%CHG and 70%Alcohol in the Prevention of Infections Related to Catheter
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2020-07-27
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Intravenous catheters have become one of the indispensable tools of modern medicine.
Peripheric intravenous catheters facilitate the work of healthcare professionals in the
treatment phase, especially in diagnostic procedures. Intravenous catheters cause
microorganisms to enter the bloodstream by damaging the skin, which is the body's first
defense barrier. In this case, it causes infections, sepsis, an increase in mortality and
morbidity rates, prolongation of hospital stay, increase in antibiotic use, and medical
expenses. The density of the skin flora in the area where the catheter will be inserted is a
major risk factor for infection.To prevent complications associated with peripheric
intravenous catheters; Performing the procedure in line with the principles of surgical
asepsis and following the correct follow-up are among the most important measures that the
nurse should take. Also, the child and the parents should be prepared for the procedure and
the appropriate environment should be provided. Along with correct catheter placement and
care, antisepsis of the cannula placement area is among the indicators of nursing care.
As well as the effectiveness and safety of skin disinfectants, topical absorption, lack of
toxic effect, local and irritation effect are also important. Solutions with 5% NaHCO3 have
recently come to the fore as antiseptic agents. When the literature is examined, it has not
been found that there are very few studies on this solution and it is used in skin antisepsis
before peripheral intravenous catheterization in children. This study was planned as a
randomized controlled experimental design to determine the effectiveness of 5% NaHCO3 water
solution in catheter site cleaning in pediatric patients by comparing it with the most
commonly used antiseptic agents and to monitor the development of catheter-related
infections.