title: Peripherally inserted central catheter cushioning:  a pilot study comparing gauze with silicone foam.
abstract: A pilot study was conducted to compare gauze with silicone foam that may be left in place for as long as seven days. Adult patients who were receiving treatment via peripherally inserted central catheters were recruited and alternately assigned to either the gauze or silicone foam group. Patient-reported itch and discomfort, nurse-reported ease of removal, and skin status were recorded for four weeks at each weekly dressing change.
authors.affiliation: Moorabbin Hospital, Monash Health, in Victoria, Australia.
authors.forename: Kerrie
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Curtis
authors.affiliation: Centre for Nursing Research at Deakin University.
authors.forename: Cherene
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ockerby
authors.affiliation: Centre for Nursing Research Deakin University-Western Health.
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Bennett
authors.affiliation: Moorabbin Hospital, Monash Health, in Victoria, Australia.
authors.forename: Ellen
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Heywood
authors.affiliation: Moorabbin Hospital, Monash Health, in Victoria, Australia.
authors.forename: Linda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Marshall
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001458:Bandages; D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000451:nursing*; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D017453:Dermatitis, Irritant / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011537:Pruritus / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D012828:Silicones
chemical_list: D012828:Silicones
keywords: chemotherapy; infection control; peripherally inserted central catheter; wound dressings