Development and Clinical Evaluation of a Double-Helix Drainage Tube Securement Patch for Patients Undergoing Head and Neck Surgery
Qing Wang, Hong-Li Ma, Min Li, Ya-Nan Ma · 2026
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Qing Wang is lead author of a 2026 journal article describing a double-helix patch for holding drainage tubes in place after head and neck surgery. Loose tubes cause pain, skin damage, and extra work, and the standard method uses a bridge of medical tape. The patch uses two spiral strips, an elastic strap, and wide wings to spread pressure.
In a non-randomized trial of 125 patients at one hospital in Shanxi, 61 used the patch and 64 used tape. The patch group had far fewer adverse events, faster fixing time, higher comfort and satisfaction scores, and 43.2 percent lower material costs. Pain from pulling and skin injury rates did not differ between groups.
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| CREATOR | Qing Wang, Hong-Li Ma, Min Li, Ya-Nan Ma |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 34794 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |