A randomized clinical trial of the effect of bed position after PTCA

摘要: BACKGROUND After percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty, prolonged supine bedrest with the bed flat frequently causes back pain. This study was conducted to examine whether angioplasty patients could adjust their position make themselves comfortable without increasing frequency or severity of bleeding complications. OBJECTIVES To determine risk increased in who were allowed use controls comfortable, and if difference comfort significant between controlled elevated remained bed. METHOD A randomized clinical trial conducted; 54 undergoing randomly assigned either control group, which bed, experimental they position. Outcome measures included amount at catheter sites patient comfort. RESULTS No insertion found two groups. Few subjects reported pain any time. Back dinner bedtime higher but only statistically significant. CONCLUSION We conclude that may be 30 degrees for incurring entry site requiring remain has no scientific basis.