Comparison of ChitoHem Powder and Sand Bag for Controlling Bleeding After Femoral Angiography

Background and Objective: Controlling bleeding after angiography is very important and vital. Hemorrhage occurs due to ineffective local hemostasis and hemostatic factors play an important role in controlling it. This study was performed to compare the ChitoHem powder and sand bag in controlling bleeding after femoral angiography. Methods: This clinical trial study was performed randomly on 136 patients undergoing angiography in 2 groups of sand bag and ChitoHem. Data were collected using a demographic questionnaire collected by interview, patient records, and checklist, which is documented in clinical information. Data analysis was performed using descriptive and inferential statistical methods using SPSS software. Results: The mean time of homeostasis, bed rest time, and amount of bleeding in the sand bag group compared to ChitoHem group was significantly different in terms of statistics (p = 0.00), in the way that the post - angiography complications in ChitoHem are less than sand bags. Conclusions: The results showed that ChitoHem powder had a significant positive effect on controlling bleeding and reduces the time of anesthesia homeostasis; therefore, its use is suggested after coronary angiography.