A Comparative Study Measuring Surface Pressure Among Variation of Adhesive Dressing Methods.

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Abstract A Comparative Study Measuring Surface Pressure Among Variation of Adhesive Dressing Methods.   Suphakan      Techapongsatorn      MD.,* Anan               Manomaipiboon         MD., MSc (Clinical Epidemiology)* Cherdchai      Kittipovanon               MD.,* Satit                Srimontayamas         MD.,* Pong               Kanchanasuttirak      MD.*   *Department of Surgery, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Medical College and Vajira Hospital   Objective: To compare the surface pressure of various adhesive dressing after mastectomy. Study design: Experimental study in thoracic and breast model. Intervention Four types of adhesive dressing, including 1)         adhesive dressing with fixumull® 2)         adhesive dressing with OCL elastic bandage BPC 3)         adhesive dressing with tensoplast®  EAB 4)         adhesive dressing with compressive brassiere, were applies to the model. Surface pressure was measures at 0, 1, 6, 24 hours. The experiment was repeated for 6 times. Data were analysed by using ANCOVA and repeated measure analysis. Results: The surface pressure of adhesive dressing with fixumull®, OCL elastic bandage BPC®  , tensoplast®  EAB and compressive brassiere were not different. The surface pressure of adhesive dressing from compressive brassiere was the most sustainable during the first 24 hours. Conclusion: Each kinds of adhesive dressing produced different pressure. the adhesive dressing from compressive brassiere was the most sustainable of the surface pressure than others. Vajira Med J 2005 ; 49 117 - 122