Background Two different interventions are to be tested on patients who have phlebitis caused by Amiodarone therapy. The aim is to prevent or reduce the incidence of phlebitis and observe the effects of both methods. ...Background Two different interventions are to be tested on patients who have phlebitis caused by Amiodarone therapy. The aim is to prevent or reduce the incidence of phlebitis and observe the effects of both methods. Methods A total of 101 patients are divided into observation and control groups ： 51 in the observation group and 50 in the control group. In the observation group, fresh slices of potato were applied on the affected areas of the patients＇ skin, and partially covered with plastic wrap to hold it in place. In the control group, Hirudoid creams were applied on the affected areas of the patients＇ skin. The treatments are administered thrice a day, with each treatment taking 20 minutes. The patients are then observed for incidence of phlebitis at the 24 hour, 48 hour and 72 hour interval. Results Comparing the results of each group across the time intervals, we find that the former is more effective than the latter, and the difference is statistically significant（P 〈 0.05）. Conclusions Applying fresh potato slices is more effective than using Hirudoid cream for treating Amiodarone-induced phlebitis. It is easy to be administered, affordable, and should be considered for wider clinical application.展开更多
文摘Background Two different interventions are to be tested on patients who have phlebitis caused by Amiodarone therapy. The aim is to prevent or reduce the incidence of phlebitis and observe the effects of both methods. Methods A total of 101 patients are divided into observation and control groups ： 51 in the observation group and 50 in the control group. In the observation group, fresh slices of potato were applied on the affected areas of the patients＇ skin, and partially covered with plastic wrap to hold it in place. In the control group, Hirudoid creams were applied on the affected areas of the patients＇ skin. The treatments are administered thrice a day, with each treatment taking 20 minutes. The patients are then observed for incidence of phlebitis at the 24 hour, 48 hour and 72 hour interval. Results Comparing the results of each group across the time intervals, we find that the former is more effective than the latter, and the difference is statistically significant（P 〈 0.05）. Conclusions Applying fresh potato slices is more effective than using Hirudoid cream for treating Amiodarone-induced phlebitis. It is easy to be administered, affordable, and should be considered for wider clinical application.
