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Table 6 Secondary endpoints and non-mechanical complications of ultrasound guided catheter insertion

From: Ultrasound-guided central venous catheterization in cancer patients improves the success rate of cannulation and reduces mechanical complications: A prospective observational study of 1,978 consecutive catheterizations

 

N

%

Total procedures

1,978

100

CVC-related infection

197

9.96

Septicemia

98

4.95

CVC-related symptomatic vein thrombosis

45

2.28

CVC removal due infection/thrombosis or malfunctioning

48

2.4

Mean lifespan of CVC and standard devation

189.7, days +/- 18.6(range 7-701 days)