Table 5 Comparison of the present study with Galand et al.’ and Filippi et al.’ results
Galand et al.’ study (Prospective, RCT) | Filippi et al.’ study (Prospective, RCT) | Present study (Retrospective study) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Gestational age, Wk | 27 ± 3.8 | 29 ± 4.8 | 30 ± 1.9 |
Birth weight, Kg | 1.1 ± 0.72 | 1.0 ± 0.61 | 1.3 ± 0.18 |
PICC time, d | 20.3 ± 11.4 | 7.5 (2–29) | 33.0 ± 12.7 |
CRBSI in AL (n/%) | 4.8% (2/42) | 6.0% (3/50) | 4.4% (3/68) |
CRBSI in C (n/%) | 30.2% (13/43) | 24.5% (13/53) | 21.7% (15/69) |
P value | 0.002 | < 0.01 | 0.004 |