摘要
objective: to evaluate the effectiveness of gauze and tape as compared to transparent polyurethane film for dressing central venous catheters. methods: a randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted. results: no significant difference was identified in catheter-related infection (p = 1) or the stability of the dressing (p = 0.670). there was no statistically significant difference with respect to the absorption of exudate (p %26lt;0.001). the likelihood of local reaction in the control group (gauze and tape) was different from the study group (p = 0.024). conclusion: the type of dressing does not decrease the incidence of catheter-related infection, the binding capacity is similar, and the gauze dressing has the capacity to absorb exudate. however, the gauze dressing resulted in a higher probability of developing a local reaction. record who: actrn12609000951257.