Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Simple Light Dressing (Transparent Film Dressing) Versus Pressure Dressing (Elastoplast) After Femoral Arterial Sheath Removal

Efficacy of Transparent vs. Pressure Dressing in Prevention of Post-Cardiac Catheterization Pain, Discomfort and Hematoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of RCTs

“…Randomized controlled trials which were included in this meta-analysis were from India, 4 singapore, 3 West Virginia, 5 Thialand, 6 Saudi Arabia. 2 Out of all, two studies 2,5 had sample size less than 100 and three studies 3,4,6 had included more than 100 participants for their study. In one trial, 5 participants were divided in two groups i.e.…”

“…For incomplete findings or missing data in selected research articles, corresponding authors were contacted through emails and queries were asked regarding allocation concealment, blinding of participants and outcome measures. Corresponding authors of four studies [3][4][5][6] addressed our queries in detail but we could not receive any information from corresponding author of one study 2 and interpretation of the findings were done as per reviewers' mutual understanding.…”

“…Alternatively, transparent dressing is used for this purpose, which was found to have fewer patients' discomfort as compared to pressure dressing. [2][3][4][5][6] However, some of the studies have concluded that there were no much difference between transparent or pressure dressing in terms of hematoma. [2][3][4] But results could not be generalized because of difference in sample population and small sample size used in studies.…”

“…[2][3][4][5][6] However, some of the studies have concluded that there were no much difference between transparent or pressure dressing in terms of hematoma. [2][3][4] But results could not be generalized because of difference in sample population and small sample size used in studies. There are only few randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing efficacy of transparent vs. pressure dressing for prevention of post-cardiac catheterization pain, discomfort and hematoma.…”

Groin Dressing Post Cardiac Catheterization: Traditional Pressure Vs Transparent Film

“…These authors found that application of film dressing is more comfortable and reduce the incidence of puncture site complication [2]. Another study by Lue et al also supported the use of transparent film dressing after femoral sheath removal in which this dressing didn't lead to an increased bleeding or hematoma formation, and has provided greater comfort to patients [7]. Tegaderm is a piece of thin film that seals to the skin and it is very easy to apply and remove.…”