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Table 2 Cannulation Characteristics of infants by lifespan of peripheral intravenous cannula admitted in public hospitals of Mekelle city, Tigray, Ethiopia, 2016

From: Lifespan and associated factors of peripheral intravenous Cannula among infants admitted in public hospitals of Mekelle City, Tigray, Ethiopia, 2016

Variables

Category

Frequency (%)

Lifespan of PIVC

Short lifespan

Long lifespan

Cannula size/gauge

24 gauge

175 (98.3)

91

84

22 gauge

3 (1.7)

03

00

Site of insertion

Scalp

77 (43.3)

48

29

Arm

54 (30.3)

13

41

Hand

29 (16.3)

21

08

Leg

18 (10.1)

12

06

Reason for removal

DCWCa

42 (23.6)

09

33

Dislodged

63 (35.4)

37

26

Complication

51 (28.7)

36

15

Blocked

22 (12.4)

12

10

Venous condition

Visible but not palpable

118 (66.3)

65

53

Not visible and palpable

60 (33.7)

29

31

Medication

No

21 (11.8)

16

05

Yes

157 (88.2)

78

79

Fluid

No

40 (22.5)

19

21

Yes

138 (77.5)

75

63

Blood Transfusion

No

161 (90.4)

89

72

Yes

17 (9.6)

05

12

  1. a DCWC Discontinue without complication