Table 1.
Demographics of study participants (n=39)
| Characteristic | Fellows (n=20) | Attending Nephrologists (n=19) |
|---|---|---|
| Mean age, yr (SD) | 35 (6) | 44 (13) |
| Sex (% men) | 17 (85) | 9 (47) |
| Median years of fellowship training or as an attending nephrologist (IQR) | 2 (1–5) | 9 (515) |
| Median no. of IJ THDCs inserted in clinical practice (IQR) | 21 (8–51) | 12 (9–48) |
| Median IJ THDC insertion self-confidence (IQR)a | 15 (5–448) | 20 (10–50) |
IQR, interquartile range; IJ, internal jugular; THDC, temporary hemodialysis catheter.
a
Scale: 0, not at all confident; 100, extremely confident.