The Effect of the Use of Sterile Transparent Film Dressing in Newborns

It is important that effective catheter fixation will reduce the risk of catheter unavailability for specific reasons and the incidence of catheter-related complications. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of sterile transparent film dressing and tape methods used in pe- ripheral intravenous catheter application in newborns on the duration of catheter stay and the development of catheter-related complications.

Inclusion Criteria:less than 4 kg (due to the infiltration scale criteria)PICV was inserted for the first timeExclusion Criteria:existing catheter,who has a catheter other than PICV (PICC, umbilical catheter, etc.),sterile transparent film dressing, tape, babies with allergies to antiseptic solution and catheter,with immunodeficiency, and with skin problems that prevent catheter opening