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 |