Clinical application and evaluation of a new type of tracheal catheter fixation belt.
Fang Niu, Qinghua Liu, Xiaohui Li and 1 others
PMID 36480230WHAT IT FOUND
A new tracheal tube fixation band reduced tube dislocation and mouth sores compared to standard tape in ventilated patients.
It also lowered nursing costs. Nurses can use this band to secure tubes more effectively and comfortably than adhesive tape.
Key findings
01The new fixation band resulted in significantly fewer catheter dislocations than the control group using 3M tape.
02Mucosal pressure injuries occurred in 4.7% of patients with the new band versus 21.4% with standard tape.
03Daily nursing item costs were significantly lower in the experimental group than in the control group.
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What it does not show
The study was conducted in a single center, which may limit generalizability. The intervention involved a self-designed device made from repurposed materials, which may not be commercially available or standardized. Blinding of participants and personnel was not feasible due to the nature of the device. The sample size was relatively small (n=85).
Declared interests
The authors declare no competing interests. The study was supported by non-U.S. government funding.
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Do not assume this specific homemade device is commercially available or standard practice; the study evaluated a self-designed prototype using repurposed materials, so applicability depends on whether similar commercial products exist or if local protocols allow for such modifications.