Table 2.
Sample characteristics
| Variable | Participants (n = 78) |
|---|---|
| Age, median (IQR), years | 2.5 (0.4–9.0) |
| Male, n (%) | 45 (58%) |
| Weight, median (IQR), kg | 14.0 (7.0–31.0) |
| General appearance, adiposity, n (%) | |
| Minimal | 28 (36%) |
| Moderate | 33 (42%) |
| Excessive | 17 (22%) |
| History of prematurity, n (%) | |
| No | 70 (90%) |
| Yes | 8 (10%) |
| Primary diagnosis, n (%) | |
| Medical | 60 (77%) |
| Surgical | 15 (19%) |
| Other | 3 (4%) |
| Location of insertion, n (%) | |
| Medical ward | 39 (50%) |
| Operating room | 15 (19%) |
| Babies ward | 10 (13%) |
| Surgical ward | 8 (10%) |
| Othera | 6 (8%) |
| Device inserted for, n (%) | |
| Treatment (e.g., antibiotics) | 47 (60%) |
| Replacement device | 17 (22%) |
| Other | 14 (18%) |
IQR Interquartile Range, kg Kilograms; Mons months, Yrs Years
aincludes intensive care admissions