Table 3 Other parameters evaluated during catheterisations in the ultrasound-guided and landmark groups.

From: Ultrasound- versus landmark-guided subclavian vein catheterization: a prospective observational study from a tertiary referral hospital

Variable

US group

(n = 74)

LM group

(n = 74)

P value

ECBC

70 (94%)

8 (10%)

<0.001

ECAC

41 (55%)

15 (20%)

<0.001

Bubble Test

33 (44%)

12 (17%)

<0.001

Chest X-ray

43 (58%)

62 (83%)

0.001

MV

29 (39%)

65 (87%)

<0.001

Interruption of MV

during catherization

1 (1.3%)

57 (77%)

<0.001

  1. US: ultrasound-guided. LM: landmark. ECBC: echography control before cannulation. ECAC: echography control after cannulation. MV: mechanical ventilation. Data are presented as mean ± standard deviation or as count and percentage (%) where appropriate.
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