Nurses' hack tested: does a cotton pad under IVs stop painful sores in kids?
NCT ID NCT04540822
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether placing a small compress under the plastic connector of a child's IV tube can prevent pressure sores. About 360 children from 1 month to 18 years old took part. Researchers compared the usual method (no compress) with the compress method to see which caused fewer skin injuries.
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CHD Vendee
La Roche-sur-Yon, 85000, France
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