TABLE 5.
Sites of insertion of central venous catheters (CVCs)
| Vein | Adult | Neonatal | Pediatric | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (n=2175)*† | (n=1092)‡ | (n=422)* | ||
| % inserted | % inserted | % infected | % inserted | |
| Subclavian | 39.8 | 2.0 | 13.6 | 12.8 |
| Internal jugular | 34.7 | 4.2 | 10.9 | 46.7 |
| Femoral | 20.6 | 4.9 | 11.3 | 34.1 |
| External jugular | 3.0 | 0.4 | 25.0 | 1.2 |
| Arm | 1.7 | 20.2 | 7.2 | 2.8 |
| Umbilical | N/A | 26.7 | 3.4 | 0.7 |
| Umbilical artery | N/A | 32.2 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Other | 0.2 | 9.3 | 15.7 | 0.9 |
*
Nonsignificant relationship between anatomical location of CVC insertion and blood stream infection (BSI) in the adult and pediatric intensive care units;
†
Data from seven of the CVCs inserted in adults did not indicate site of insertion;
‡
Because a significant relationship was found between anatomical insertion site and number of BSIs (χ2=50.5, P<10-8), the percentage of the CVCs associated with a BSI is presented. If the umbilical artery and umbilical vein catheters were removed, a nonsignificant relationship was found between insertion site and BSIs. N/A Not available