A Randomized Trial Comparing Potato Poultice Compress Versus Traditional Medicated Compress for Forearm Swelling After Trans-Radial Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Bo Zhang, Chunhua Tang, Lijuan Zou et al.
✦ AI-curated · Sources linked
In 30 seconds
This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of a potato-derived compress versus a traditional medicated compress in reducing forearm swelling after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in 62 patients. The potato compress resulted in significantly greater reductions in swelling circumference and length, lower pain scores, and higher comfort scores compared to the medicated compress.
Key findings
- The potato compress group had significantly greater reductions in swelling circumference and length compared to the medicated group.
- Patients using the potato compress reported significantly lower pain scores.
- Comfort scores were significantly higher in the potato compress group.
- No significant difference in peripheral oxygen saturation was observed between the two groups.
Why it matters
Effective management of post-PCI forearm swelling is crucial for patient comfort and recovery. This study suggests that a low-cost potato compress may provide superior outcomes compared to traditional medicated options, potentially influencing nursing practices in post-procedural care.