Table 4.
Reported side effects and adverse events (Adapted from Olson et al. [1]).
| Characteristics | Standard Care n = 49 | PVP-I n = 52 | P-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Reported Adverse Events | 13 (26.5%) | 31 (59.6%) | <0.001 |
| Burning/pain | 1 (2%) | 18 (34.6%) | <0.001 |
| Pruritis | 2 (4.1%) | 7 (13.5%) | 0.11 |
| Tape irritation | 7 (14.3%) | 7 (13.5%) | 0.95 |
| Skin irritation around wound | 0 | 4 (7.7%) | 0.05 |
| Skin Discoloration | 0 | 1 (1.9%) | 0.51 |
| Chills | 0 | 1 (1.9%) | 0.51 |
| Cough | 0 | 1 (1.9%) | 0.51 |
| Diarrhea | 0 | 1 (1.9%) | 0.51 |
| Decreased Appetite | 1 (2%) | 0 | 0.36 |
| Dizziness | 1 (2%) | 0 | 0.36 |
| Rash | 2 (4.1%) | 0 | 0.16 |