Nursing Management in Removal of TR Band After Percutaneous Transradial Coronary Intervention

RADIAL ACCESS PROTOCOL

In order to address a radial arterial wound, the TR band should be deflated and removed in accordance with specific time phases. Additionally, a nurse will carefully monitor for any potential complications and administer appropriate wound management.

TR BANDTM APPLICATION PROTOCOL

Doctors use the minimum inflation volume for TR band to patients and they use Barbeau test to make sure that “minimum inflation volume” has achieved the hemostasis

TR BANDTM DEFLATION & REMOVAL PROTOCOL

DISCHARGE PROTOCOL

Doctor will review the radial arterial wound in the next day of procedure. Patient can discharge home if wound well. Pamphlet on wound self-care management will be delivered.

TIPS & TRICKS TO IMPROVE RADIAL ACCESS & DAILY WORKLOAD

Decrease the volume until it bleeds; re-inject 1cc to TR band -> minimal pressure for TR band.

Grouping the nursing care procedure such as vital signs monitoring, pain assessment and into one timeslot.

Average number of TR BandTM Deflations

 

2.49

Average time to hemostasis - Interventional Procedure

222.61 mins

Average RAO following completion of hemostasis

0.00%

Team: UCH M&G CCU

Country: Hong Kong

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