Table 1

Responses by breakdown of procedural stage of fitting and removal of subdermal implants compared with the manufacturer's recommended technique

Less marked difference in groupsMore marked difference in groups
FittingFitting
 Arm position Sit to fit
 Skin preparation Marking skin
 Use of LA Use of sterile gloves
 Site insertion LA Strength of LA
 Testing for anaesthesia mount of LA
 Use of plaster/Mepore™ dressing Gauge of needle
 Use of bandage
RemovalRemoval
 Arm position Marking skin
 Sterile gloves Use of LA
 Skin preparation Manipulation of SDI prior to LA insertion
 Direction of skin incision Position of skin incision
 Use of Steri-strips™/plaster/Mepore™ Routine use of forceps
 Use of bandage

  • LA, local anaesthetic; SDI, subdermal implant.