Control of vascular complications after cardiac catheterization: a research-based protocol.
Cardiac catheterization has become a common diagnostic procedure. However, many institutions arbitrarily decide the postprocedure method used to achieve hemostasis, the approach to femoral site care, the patient's position while on bedrest, and the length of bedrest. The authors review past research studies and present a research-based protocol for postcatheterization nursing care.
De Jong
M J
MJ
Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, USA.
Morton
P G
PG
D001510:Bed Rest; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000451:nursing*; D015400:Clinical Nursing Research; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011187:Posture; D012307:Risk Factors