Contemporary Nursing

Objective To analyze the effect of modified annular ice pack in postoperative swelling after transradial coronary intervention. Methods A total of 84 patients were included in this study as the research subjects. The enrollment period was from November 2020 to March 2022 in our hospital. They were randomly divided into the control group (n=42, taking solid ice packs to assist in reducing swelling and pain relief) and the observation group. (n=42, adopting the ring-shaped modified ice pack method). Results The pain score and swelling value (arm circumference) of the two groups were compared and found to be comparable and could be compared clinically (p<0.05). There was no significant difference in the fluctuation value of the oxygen saturation of the finger on the surgical side between the two groups, and the clinical comparison was of no value. (p>0.05); the postoperative swelling degree of the two groups of patients was compared and found to be comparable, and can be compared clinically (p<0.05). Conclusion The new ice pack treatment method can significantly improve the pain and swelling of the operated limb, avoid more serious complications, and facilitate the recovery of the patient.

Radial artery; Coronary intervention; Swelling; Annular modified ice pack