Table 2.
Procedure complications.
| Variable | Anatomic Landmark Method (n = 117) | Ultrasound-Guidance method (n = 52) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non | (90) 76.9% | (43) 82.6% | .39 |
| Bleedinga | (2) 0.8% | 0 | .34 |
| Pneumothorax (chest tube inserted) | (3) 2.6% | 0 | .24 |
| Arterial puncture | (2) 1.7% | 0 | .34 |
| Arterial insertion | (1) 0.85% | 0 | .5 |
| Conversion to cut down | (11) 9.4% | (2) 3.8% | .21 |
| Infection | (15) 12.8% | (7) 13.5% | .9 |
| Malfunction | (4) 3.4% | (2) 3.8% | .88 |
| Insertion-related complication | (8) 6.8% | 0 | .053 |
a
Bleeding require blood transfusion or chest tube insertion.