Treatment of Alprostadil-induced Phlebitis with Hydrogel Dressing:A Report of 22 Cases

VernacularTitle:水凝胶敷料治疗前列地尔所致静脉炎22例
Author: Lichun DENG ; Xiaolin JIANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Hydrogel dressing; Phlebitis; Alprostadil
From: Herald of Medicine 2016;35(5):489-490
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To observe the therapeutic effect of hydrogel dressing for alprostadil-induced phlebitis. Methods Forty-three patients with alprostadil-induced phlebitis were randomly divided into two groups:the treatment group (n= 22),in which hydrogel dressing was applied to affected area,and control group(n = 21),in which mucopolysaccharide polysulfate cream was used to coat the surface of the skin. The curative effects were observed and compared between the two groups. Results The therapy effect on day 7 was superior to that on day 3 in both groups.The curative rate was 86.36% in the treatment group and 47.62% in the control group(P<0.05). Conclusion Hydrogel dressing can effectively treat alprostadil-induced by phlebitis.