A Comparative Study Measuring Surface Pressure Among Variation of Adhesive Dressing Methods.

Abstract

A Comparative Study Measuring Surface Pressure Among Variation of Adhesive Dressing Methods.

Suphakan      Techapongsatorn      MD.,*

Anan               Manomaipiboon         MD., MSc (Clinical Epidemiology)*

Cherdchai      Kittipovanon               MD.,*

Satit                Srimontayamas         MD.,*

Pong               Kanchanasuttirak      MD.*

*Department of Surgery, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Medical College and Vajira Hospital

Objective: To compare the surface pressure of various adhesive dressing after mastectomy.

Study design: Experimental study in thoracic and breast model.

Intervention: Four types of adhesive dressing, including

1)         adhesive dressing with fixumull^®

2)         adhesive dressing with OCL elastic bandage BPC

3)         adhesive dressing with tensoplast^® EAB

4)         adhesive dressing with compressive brassiere, were applies to the model.

Surface pressure was measures at 0, 1, 6, 24 hours. The experiment was repeated for 6 times. Data were analysed by using ANCOVA and repeated measure analysis.

Results: The surface pressure of adhesive dressing with fixumull^®, OCL elastic bandage BPC^® , tensoplast^® EAB and compressive brassiere were not different. The surface pressure of adhesive dressing from compressive brassiere was the most sustainable during the first 24 hours.

Conclusion: Each kinds of adhesive dressing produced different pressure. the adhesive dressing from compressive brassiere was the most sustainable of the surface pressure than others.

Vajira Med J 2005 ; 49 : 117 - 122