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Table 2 Complications details (n = 31)

From: Cannulation via the external jugular vein——An alternative to conventional peripherally inserted central catheterisation for paediatric patients

Variable

 

Immediate complications, n (%)

21, (67.74)

 Hematoma, n

1

 Catheter malposition, n

20

Delayed complications, n (%)

10, (32.26)

 Dislodgement, n

7

 Infection

 

  Catheter-related bloodstream infection, n

1

  Exit-site infection, n

2