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Chaiwat Chaiyagad1, Siwanon Rattanakanokchai2, Orathai Suebkinorn3
1Cardiac Care Unit, Khon Kaen Hospital, Thailand.
Insights
A back-care bundle significantly reduced back pain after transfemoral coronary angiography (TFA). This intervention effectively managed pain without increasing bleeding risks in patients undergoing TFA.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Pain Management
- Interventional Procedures
Background:
- Transfemoral coronary angiography (TFA) is a common procedure associated with post-procedural back pain.
- Effective pain management strategies are crucial for patient recovery and satisfaction after TFA.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of a back-care bundle in alleviating back pain among patients undergoing TFA.
- To assess the impact of the back-care bundle on potential vascular complications such as hemorrhage and thrombosis.
Main Methods:
- A randomized controlled trial involving 34 patients undergoing TFA.
- Patients were assigned to either a back-care bundle group or a comparison group.
- Back pain was measured using a visual analogue scale at multiple time points post-TFA; vascular complications were monitored hourly.
Main Results:
- The back-care bundle group showed a significant decrease in back pain scores over time.
- The comparison group experienced a significant increase in back pain scores.
- No instances of hemorrhage or subcutaneous thrombosis were observed in either group.
Conclusions:
- The back-care bundle is effective in alleviating back pain post-TFA.
- The intervention appears safe regarding vascular complications in patients with normal bleeding times.
- Further research is recommended to explore interventions for patients with prolonged bleeding times.
Objective:
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a back-care bundle on back pain in patients undergoing transfemoral coronary angiography (TFA).
Methodology:
This randomized controlled trial was conducted between March and June 2020. Thirty-four patients undergoing TFA were randomly assigned to either the back-care bundle or comparison group. The back pain score was measured using a visual analogue scale at baseline and at 2, 3, 4, and 6 h after TFA. Haemorrhage and subcutaneous thrombosis were assessed using a soft measuring tape immediately after TFA, hourly until the 6th hour, or after participants changed their positions. Generalised linear estimating equation models were used to estimate the effects of the interventions on back pain scores.
Results:
The back pain scores in the intervention group decreased significantly over time (mean difference: -0.15; 95 % confidence interval [CI] -0.23 to -0.07; p-value <0.001), while the back pain scores in the comparison group increased significantly over time (mean difference: 1.30; 95 % CI 1.15 to 1.44; p-value <0.001). Overall, the mean difference of back pain scores between the two groups was -2.98 (95 % CI -3.32 to -2.64; p-value <0.001). Haemorrhage and subcutaneous thrombosis were not detected in either group of patients.
Conclusion And Recommendations:
The back-care bundle effectively alleviated back pain in individuals undergoing TFA, with varying levels of bleeding risk. However, the effects of the back-care bundle on vascular complications remain unclear. For patients who do not have prolonged bleeding time, the duration of bed rest and the placement of a sand cushion on the puncture site can be reduced. Future trials are needed to develop and examine the effect of interventions in reducing back pain in patients with extended bleeding time.
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