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Infections, thrombosis, and duration of catheter usage according to ultrasonographic guidance
| With ultrasonographic guidance (n = 537) | Without ultrasonographic guidance (n = 663) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catheter-associated bloodstream infection | 30 (5.6%) | 52 (7.8%) | 0.123 |
| Catheter-associated venous thrombosis | 12 (2.2%) | 21 (3.2%) | 0.326 |
| Duration of catheter usage, days | 12.2 ± 7.5 | 12.5 ± 7.1 | 0.464 |
