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Objective:To investigate the effect of Yinertong antibacterial fluid combined with Yintshu antibacterial gel on puncture wound infection in pleural catheter drainage.Methods:A total of 80 patients who underwent pleural catheter drainage in Gulou Hospital Affiliated to Medical College of Nanjing University from January 2018 to December 2019 were enrolled. They were divided into the control group and the experimental group by random digits table method, with 40 cases each. The control group was given alcohol disinfection and traditional iodophor. The experimental group was given Yinerong antibacterial fluid combined with Yintshu antibacterial gel. The infection of puncture wound, degree of edema, incidence of catheter displacement, colonization rate of catheter pathogens, pain, and nursing satisfaction were observed and compared between the two groups.Results:The wound infection rate was 15% (6/40) in the control group, and 0(0/40) in the experimental group, the difference was statistically significant ( χ2=4.50, P<0.05). There was no significant difference in colonization rate of catheter pathogens between the two groups ( P>0.05). There were 28, 6, 4 and 2 cases of no edema, mild, moderate and severe edema in the control group and 38, 1, 1 and 0 cases in the experimental group, the difference was statistically significant ( Z=8.19, P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the scores of Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) of immediate pain of puncture between the two groups ( P>0.05). The score of VAS after 24 hours of puncture and at the time of extubation was (3.10 ± 1.34), (1.50 ± 1.36) points in the experimental group, and (3.83 ± 1.28), (2.38 ± 1.28) points in the control group, the differences were statistically significant ( t=2.48, 2.97, both P<0.05). The satisfaction rate after discharge was 97.5% (39/40) in the experimental group, and 80.0% (32/40) in the control group, the difference was statistically significant ( χ2=8.31, P<0.05). Conclusions:The combined application of Yinertong antibacterial fluid and Yintshu antibacterial gel can significantly reduce the wound infection rate of pleural catheter drainage, reduce wound edema and pain, and improve patients′ satisfaction with nursing work, which is worthy of popularization and application.
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Abstract Background: The use of Indwelling Pleural Catheter (IPC) in the care of patients with Malignant Pleural Effusion (MPE) is well established, however studies involving public health systems of low and middle-income countries are still lacking. This study aimed to determine the effect of IPC on the respiratory symptoms and Quality of Life (QoL) of patients with MPE in the setting of a Brazilian public health system. Methods: From August 2015 to November 2019, patients with MPE underwent IPC placement and were prospectively followed. QoL and respiratory symptoms were assessed by the EORTC questionnaires (QLQ-30; LC13) and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), respectively, at pre-treatment, 30 , and 60 days after IPC placement. Results: 56 patients were enrolled with 57 catheters inserted. The mean age was 63 (23‒88) years, of which 17 (30%) were men and 39 (70%) were women. Breast 24 (42%) and lung 21 (37%) were the main primary neoplasms. Cellulitis was the most common complication and all patients recovered with appropriate antimicrobial therapy. QoL did not change significantly over time, however, the VAS showed a significant improvement in dyspnea (+1.2: -0.5; p = 0.001). Conclusion: IPC relieves respiratory symptoms without compromising the QoL, with a low complication rate. It represents a suitable option for patients with MPE and short LE in an emerging country. HIGHLIGHTS Indwelling pleural catheter represents a suitable option for patients with malignant pleural effusion and short life expectancy. It relieves respiratory symptoms without compromising the quality of life, and the complication rate is low, even in an emerging country, with a low socioeconomic and under-educated patient population. The rate of spontaneous pleurodesis was 45%. The analysis of the visual analog scale showed significant control of dyspnea (p = 0.001), but pain and quality of life did not change significantly.
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Introducción. La transmisión del SARS-CoV-2 principalmente se da por gotas y contacto cercano con las per-sonas infectadas, pero los aerosoles parecen ser también una fuente de infección. El neumotórax espontáneo o secundario puede presentarse en pacientes con COVID-19, ayudado por patologías de base como la enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica. Es necesario garantizar procedimientos seguros para los pacientes y buscar todas las medidas posibles para la protección del personal de la salud, por eso el drenaje de neumotórax con catéter pleural en lugar de sonda de toracostomía puede ser una de ellas.El objetivo de este estudio es presentar a los cirujanos una alternativa a la toracostomía tradicional, mediante la utilización de catéteres de menor diámetro, para la resolución de la ocupación pleural.Aspectos Técnicos. Se presenta el protocolo para inserción segura de un catéter pleural para el drenaje de neumotórax, mediante un sistema completamente cerrado, y se dan recomendaciones sobre el uso de filtros virales y solución viricida en el sistema de drenaje pleural conectado al catéter. Conclusión. El estado de pandemia por COVID-19 y el riesgo que representa para los profesionales de la salud la exposición a fuentes de transmisión durante procedimientos generadores de aerosoles, hace que se deban extremar las medidas para evitar el contagio.
Introduction. The transmission of SARS-CoV-2 mainly occurs by drops and close contact with infected people, but aerosols also seem to be a source of infection. Spontaneous or secondary pneumothorax can occur in patients with COVID-19, helped by underlying pathologies such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It is necessary to guarantee safe procedures for patients and to seek all possible measures for the protection of health personnel, so drainage of pneumothorax with a pleural catheter instead of a thoracostomy tube may be one of those. The objective of this study is to present surgeons with an alternative to traditional thoracostomy, using smaller diameter catheters, to resolve pleural occupancy.Technical aspects. The protocol for the safe insertion of a pleural catheter for pneumothorax drainage is presented, using a completely closed system, and recommendations are given on the use of viral filters and viricidal solution in the pleural drainage system connected to the catheter.Conclusions. The state of the COVID-19 pandemic and the risk that exposure to sources of transmission sources during aerosol-generating procedures represents for health professionals means that extreme measures must be taken to avoid contagion.