Transformation of Dressing Change Process to Reduce Temporary Catheter-related Infection in Hemodial-ysis Patients / 沈阳医学院学报

ABSTRACT

Objective: To explore clinical effect of transformation of dressing change process on reducing temporary catheter?related infection in hemodialysis patients. Methods: A total of 60 patients underwent temporary hemodialysis from Apr 2013 to Apr 2014 were randomly divided into intervention group and control group, 30 cases in each. The patients in the control group received conven?tional treatment, the patients in the intervention group received dressing change according to the process, infection rate was compared and analyzed. Results: The indwelling time in the intervention group was (46?35±6?24) days, the total infection rate was 3?33%. The indwelling time in the control group was (39?24±4?64) days, the total infection rate was 13?33% (P<0?05). And there was significant difference in the number of dressing changes, treatment time ( P<0?05) . Conclusion: The scientific, effective dressing process playes an inhibitory effect in temporary catheter?related infection in hemodialysis patients and can prolong the service life of catheter, promote the rehabilitation of patients.