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A A Grauaug1, J R Tompkins

  • 1Department of Newborn Services, King Edward Memorial Hosptial for Women, Subiaco, Western Australia.

Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health
|December 1, 1992
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A novel purse-string suture technique offers a gentler method for securing umbilical catheters. This approach protects the delicate skin of preterm newborns from adhesive tape-related injuries.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal care
  • Medical device fixation
  • Surgical techniques

Background:

  • Umbilical catheterization is a common neonatal procedure.
  • Current fixation methods can cause skin damage, especially in preterm infants.
  • Fragile neonatal skin requires specialized care during medical interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and describe a new, skin-sparing method for securing umbilical catheters.
  • To provide an alternative to traditional T-piece strapping fixation.
  • To minimize skin trauma in neonates undergoing umbilical catheterization.

Main Methods:

  • A purse-string suture is placed around the umbilical cord stump.
  • The suture is then secured through the umbilical skin.

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  • The umbilical catheter is fixed to the suture with adhesive tape.

    • Main Results:

    • The described method avoids direct skin contact with adhesive tape.
    • It offers a secure fixation of the umbilical catheter.
    • This technique is particularly beneficial for preterm newborns with fragile skin.

    Conclusions:

    • The purse-string suture method provides a safe and effective alternative for umbilical catheter fixation.
    • This technique reduces the risk of skin damage compared to conventional methods.
    • It is a valuable advancement in neonatal nursing and care practices.