Evaluation of Post-Puncture Bleeding Time of Arteriovenous Fistulas with IRIS® Bandage. Issue 2 (March 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Boulanger, Henri; Ahriz-Saksi, Salima; Flamant, Martin; Vigeral, Philippe
• Is Part Of: Journal of vascular access. Volume 15:Issue 2(2014)
• Page Start: 102
• Page End: 107
• Publication Date: 2014-03
• Subjects: Arteriovenous fistula -- Conventional manual compression -- Hemodialysis -- IRIS® bandage -- Post-puncture bleeding time; Arterial catheterization -- Periodicals; Intravenous catheterization -- Periodicals; 612.13
• DOI: 10.5301/jva.5000176
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1129-7298

Abstract

Purpose: Our aim was to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the IRIS® bandage (Nephrokit®) on post-puncture bleeding compared to conventional manual compression. Methods: Sixty-four patients, hemodialyzed with an arteriovenous fistula, were enrolled in a 3-week prospective study. Conventional manual compression was used during the first week, the IRIS® bandage during the second week and conventional manual compression again during the third week. The outcomes analyzed were the persistence or absence of bleeding 3 minutes post-puncture with IRIS® device compared to conventional manual compression. The safety of the IRIS® bandage was also evaluated. Results: Rates of persistent bleeding 3 minutes post-puncture at arterial sites were 53±6% and 56±5%, respectively, during the first and third weeks (conventional compression) versus 18±5% during the second week (IRIS® bandage). Similarly, rates of persistent bleeding 3 minutes post-puncture at venous sites were 45±6% and 45±6%, respectively, with conventional compression versus 23±5% with the IRIS® bandage. The difference between the IRIS® device and conventional compression therefore proved highly statistically significant (p<0.05) for both arterial and venous puncture sites. No particular adverse events were observed with the IRIS® device. Conclusions: Post-puncture bleeding time at arteriovenous fistula sites is significantly shortened by the IRIS® bandage in comparison with conventional manual compression.