A Survey of External Fixator Pin Care Techniques

Goldberger, Diane K.; Kruse, Linda; Stender, Rita

doi:10.1097/00002800-198700140-00005

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“…6 -8 Studies on pin site care have found that soap and water used to clean the pin exit sites is equally as effective as sterile water and saline solution in the prevention of infection of the pin sites. 9 These gentle treatments are superior to povidone-iodine, hydrogen peroxide, and chlorhexidine in the prevention of infection. 6,10 Showering with soap and water and patting the drain sites dry was performed by 91% of our patients.…”

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A Minimalist Approach to the Care of the Indwelling Closed Suction Drain

Reid

Dumanian

2003

Annals of Plastic Surgery

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Despite their long-standing and prevalent use, closed suction drains lack a standardized postoperative care protocol. The authors present a prospective analysis of local wound problems associated with a minimalist approach to care of the drain exit site. A total of 73 patients undergoing a variety of procedures had 192 closed suction drains left in place on average over 10 days after surgery. Drain care consisted of daily showering with soap and water for the skin, no dressings, and stripping and emptying of the drain by the patient. Ninety-one percent of the patients followed the drain protocol and showered postoperatively without particular attention to the drains. There were 5 major complications of fluid collections leading to open wounds, 5 minor wound complications, and 2 wound complications unrelated to drain exit site care. Patient follow-up averaged 10 months. Overall, these data underscore the safety and efficacy associated with a simple approach to the management of closed suction drains.

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A Minimalist Approach to the Care of the Indwelling Closed Suction Drain

Reid

Dumanian

2003

Annals of Plastic Surgery

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“…(3) Goldberger, Kruse, and Stender (1987 [7]) surveyed 20 magnet hospitals regarding their procedures for pinsite care. These researchers found that 16 hospitals had standards or protocols for pinsite care.…”

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“…Most textbooks recommended aseptic technique (Burrell, 1992 [19]). Goldberger, Kruse, and Stender (1987 [7]) reported that eight out of nine surveyed hospitals reported using sterile technique. Celeste, Folcik, and Dumas (1984[4]) recommended the use of sterile technique for pinsite care during hospitalization.…”

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