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Evaluation of the effect of using a special waterproof layer under the tourniquet cuff on the burn incidence and pain intensity after surgery

Evaluation of the effect of using a special waterproof layer under the tourniquet cuff on the burn incidence and pain intensity after surgery in the patient and the level of satisfaction of operating room staff in knee arthroscopic surgeries

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20220718055487N1
Enrollment
34
Registered
2022-07-26
Start date
2022-08-19
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-08-29

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Conditions

Burns of the patient after surgery caused by the use of monopolar cautery - pain after surgery of the patient at the place of closure of the tourniquet.

Interventions

Intervention group: Using a special waterproof drip under the tourniquet cuff (17 people): After preparing the patient and inducing anesthesia, an inflatable tourniquet is used under which a special t

Sponsors

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age 18 and over Informed consent to participate in the study Arthroscopic knee surgery with the need to use a tourniquet The surgery is not an emergency Absence of fractures in other body organs based on the information in the patient's file No history of cardiovascular diseases such as congestive heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias, high blood pressure, diabetes based on patient file information Non-use of drugs or continuous use of alcohol or cigarettes more than 5 packs per year based on the person's self-report The absence of trauma to the chest, head or abdomen based on the person's self-report No need for other surgeries, in addition to orthopedic surgery, based on the patient's file information Absence of coagulation diseases or the need to take anti-coagulation drugs based on the person's medical and medical history

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Patients who suffer from monopolar cautery burns after surgery. Timepoint: Before surgery, immediately after surgery. Method of measurement: Direct observation by the student and completion of the relevant checklist.;Pain after surgery of patients in the place of tourniquet. Timepoint: Immediately after surgery, up to 24 hours after the patient enters recovery (every 8 hours). Method of measurement: Visual analogue scale.;Personnel satisfaction with the waterproof tourniquet cover. Timepoint: Immediately after the intervention. Method of measurement: Satisfaction questionnaire.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactNafise rahimi

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences

Nafiserahimi7@gmail.com+98 21 4425 4561

Outcome results

None listed

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