Effect of potato homogenate on the treatment of drug extravasation caused by intravenous injection

VernacularTitle:马铃薯匀浆治疗静脉输液外渗的疗效观察
Author: Ou SUN ; Yanhong ZHANG ; Ling FANG ; Hong GUAN ; Liyan SHA
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Intravenous infusion; Extravasation injury; Potato; Homogenate; Treatment
From: Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2012;(34):37-38
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To explore the treatment effect of potato homogenate on the treatment of drug extravasation during intravenous injection.Methods 320 cases of drug extravasation patients during the intravenous infusion were randomly divided into the potato homogenategroup,named group A; patato slice group named group B and magnesium sulfate group as group C.The group A,B and C were separately treated with the external application of potato homogenate,thin slice of fresh potato and 33％ magnesium sulfate.The therapeutic effects of the 3 groups were compared.Results The therapeutic effect of group A was superior to that of group B and C,and the healing time in group A was much shorter than that in group B and C,and group B was batter than group C,there was significant difference between the above comparison groups.Conclusions The therapeutic effect of external application of fresh potato in the treatment of extravasation injury caused by the drugs is remarkable.Potato homogenate can improve the treatment effect and shorten healing time when compared with potato slice.