The effect of cold compress or compression bandage on the occurrence and severity of hematoma and ecchymosis caused by radial artery sampling.

Comparison of cold compress or pressure bandage, in addition to applying continuous local pressure, on the incidence and severity of hematoma and ecchymosis caused by radial artery sampling in the intensive care unit.

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20130812014333N195

Enrollment

Registered

2023-01-29

Start date

2023-02-04

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-02-07

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Conditions

Bleeding. Intracranial injury

Interventions

Intervention 1: In intervention group 1: After applying the routine treatment similar to the control group, a cold compress is used for 3 minutes. Intervention 2: In intervention group 2: after applyi

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age more than 18 years Allen test Systolic blood pressure below 180 Having a palpable pulse in the radial area of the wrist Informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Coagulation disorders Presence of shunt or graft or fistula in upper limb areas Therapeutic use of heparin and warfarin Raynaud's syndrome Any skin, mucous or vascular damage in the hand to be sampled History of the vascular diseases in the upper limbs History of Hematoma History of infection, swelling, or ulceration in the radial area

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Incidence and severity of hematoma. Timepoint: at time intervals of 1, 6, 12 and 48 hours after arterial blood sampling. Method of measurement: Using a transparent sheet, the dimensions of the bruise and hematoma are drawn on it, and then the area of the bruise and hematoma is measured and recorded on the millimeter paper.;Incidence and severity of ecchymosis. Timepoint: at time intervals of 1, 6, 12 and 48 hours after arterial blood sampling. Method of measurement: Using a transparent sheet, the dimensions of the bruise and hematoma are drawn on it, and then the area of the bruise and hematoma is measured and recorded on the millimeter paper.	—

Measure

Time frame

Incidence and severity of hematoma. Timepoint: at time intervals of 1, 6, 12 and 48 hours after arterial blood sampling. Method of measurement: Using a transparent sheet, the dimensions of the bruise and hematoma are drawn on it, and then the area of the bruise and hematoma is measured and recorded on the millimeter paper.;Incidence and severity of ecchymosis. Timepoint: at time intervals of 1, 6, 12 and 48 hours after arterial blood sampling. Method of measurement: Using a transparent sheet, the dimensions of the bruise and hematoma are drawn on it, and then the area of the bruise and hematoma is measured and recorded on the millimeter paper.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMarziyeh shokraei

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences

shokraei.m@gmail.com+98 71 3820 9359

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026