Using pressure dressings after femoral artery sheath removal

Robb, C.; McLean, S.

Professional Nurse 15(6): 371-374

2000


ISSN/ISBN: 0266-8130
PMID: 11144180
Document Number: 519124
Only one previous study has been performed to assess the efficacy of pressure dressings after removal of a femoral artery sheath. The results of a 739-patient randomised study show there is no benefit in the routine application of pressure dressings after arterial sheath removal. This practice can be abolished with no negative impact on patient safety.

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