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Comparison of previously published findings on the ‘bubble test’ (ultrasonography) to confirm central venous catheter tip position.
| Study | Year | Patients (n) | Sensitivity | Specificity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekes et al.25 | 2016 | 151 | 1.00 | 0.75 |
| Kamalipour et al.26 | 2016 | 116 | 0.98 | 0.69 |
| Blans et al.27 | 2016 | 53 | 0.98 | - |
| Current study | 2020 | 61 | 0.85 | 0.50 |
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