Table 3.
Comparison of complications [n (%)]
| Group | Number of cases | Venous thrombosis | Catheter dislodgement | Catheter-associated infection | Catheter blockage | Bleeding from puncture site | Phlebitis | Total occurrence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group A | 56 | 2 (3.57) | 3 (5.36) | 1 (1.79) | 2 (3.57) | 3 (5.36) | 3 (5.36) | 14 (25.00) |
| Group B | 57 | 0 (0.00) | 1 (1.75) | 0 (0.00) | 0 (0.00) | 1 (1.75) | 0 (0.00) | 2 (3.51)* |
| X2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10.734 |
| P | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.001 |
In comparison with group A, P < 0.05.