Table 2.
Logistic Regression Analysis of Lack of Functioning AVF in Patients With History of PICC
| Adjustment | PICC Anytime | PICC Before AVF or ESRD | PICC Before ESRD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unadjusted | 3.21 (1.91–5.50) | 3.29 (1.78–6.29) | 4.18 (2.04–9.14) |
| Adjusted for sex | 3.24 (1.89–5.59) | 3.32 (1.77–6.41) | 3.93 (1.89–8.67) |
| Adjusted for vein sizea | 3.32 (1.79–6.28) | 3.00 (1.49–6.23) | 3.54 (1.53–8.72) |
| Adjusted for artery sizeb | 2.80 (1.54–5.17) | 2.70 (1.35–5.56) | 3.46 (1.50–8.55) |
| Adjusted for tunneled dialysis catheter | 2.52 (1.43–4.54) | 2.28 (1.18–4.55) | 3.39 (1.55–8.03) |
| Adjusted for any CVC | 2.70 (1.55–4.79) | 2.64 (1.38–5.23) | 3.80 (1.76–8.93) |
| Adjusted for sex, vein/artery size, and any CVC | 2.79 (1.45–5.50) | 2.49 (1.19–5.43) | 3.08 (1.26–8.20) |
Note: Values given as odds ratio (95% confidence interval).
Abbreviations: AVF, arteriovenous fistula; CVC, central venous catheter; ESRD, end-stage renal disease; PICC, peripherally inserted central catheter.
a
n = 222.
b
n = 220.