Positioning post-outpatient cardiac catheterization.

摘要: UNLABELLED The optimal positioning post-outpatient cardiac catheterization is a largely unexplored area of research. Traditionally, patients have been placed supine, with the head bed (HOB) flat. This study sought to explore influence three different post-procedure positions on incidence complications and patient perceptions satisfaction. Sixty-nine were randomized into groups immediately after hemostasis arterial puncture site was achieved. Group 1 supine HOB 2 their sides, affected extremity straight. 3 backs, at 15-30 degrees. Endpoints included presence any complication (bleeding, hematoma formation or expansion, back pain urinary retention) comfort satisfaction position. Patients asked prior discharge select position they would preferred post-procedure. Selection an alternative felt indicate dissatisfaction Ten in 1, nine experienced (X2 = 3.682, df p 0.05). Eighty-five percent selected vs. 24% those 27.6, < .001). CONCLUSION varying least as safe traditional more comfortable for patients.