| Outcome or Subgroup |
Studies |
Participants |
Statistical Method |
Effect Estimate |
| 1.1 Catheter‐related infectious complications |
1 |
|
Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) |
Subtotals only |
| 1.1.1 Catheter colonization |
1 |
270 |
Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) |
6.43 [1.95, 21.21] |
| 1.1.2 Catheter‐related bloodstream infection |
1 |
270 |
Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) |
2.03 [0.19, 22.12] |
| 1.2 Catheter‐related thrombotic complications |
1 |
223 |
Risk Ratio (M‐H,Random, 95% CI) |
11.53 [2.80,47.52] |
| 1.3 Immediate mechanical complications |
1 |
|
Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) |
Subtotals only |
| 1.3.1 Total mechanical complications |
1 |
289 |
Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) |
0.92 [0.56, 1.51] |
| 1.3.2 Major mechanical complications |
1 |
289 |
Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) |
0.50 [0.09, 2.67] |
| 1.4 Leaving the studies early |
1 |
|
Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) |
Subtotals only |
| 1.4.1 Catheterization was not performed |
1 |
293 |
Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) |
0.34 [0.04, 3.19] |
| 1.4.2 Unsuccessful catheter insertion |
1 |
293 |
Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) |
1.34 [0.31, 5.89] |
| 1.4.3 Had grossly contaminated catheter |
1 |
293 |
Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) |
1.01 [0.14, 7.05] |
| 1.4.4 Catheter removed without notification |
1 |
293 |
Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) |
1.68 [0.41, 6.89] |
| 1.4.5 Died before catheter removal or before ultrasonographic examination |
1 |
293 |
Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) |
0.87 [0.49, 1.54] |
| 1.4.6 Discharged before ultrasonographic examination |
1 |
293 |
Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) |
0.67 [0.19, 2.33] |
| 1.4.7 Refused ultrasonographic examination |
1 |
293 |
Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) |
0.34 [0.07, 1.64] |
