Table 4.
Multivariable Cox regression analyses regarding the type of catheter inserted.
| Factor | Beta variable in the outcomes (B) | P-value | HR | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIVC | ||||
| Gestational age at birth | 0.05 | <0.001 | 1.05 | 1.02–1.08 |
| Indication for IV therapy | −0.16 | <0.001 | 0.85 | 0.83–0.87 |
| Insertion side | −0.04 | 0.007 | 0.96 | 0.93–0.98 |
| Site of insertion on the body | 0.15 | <0.001 | 1.16 | 1.12–1.21 |
| ED-PIVC | ||||
| Insertion side | −0.06 | 0.009 | 0.95 | 0.91–0.99 |
| Site of insertion on the body | −2.01 | 0.042 | 0.81 | 0.67–0.98 |
| ECC | ||||
| Number of attempts to cannulation success | 0.26 | 0.017 | 1.30 | 1.05–1.61 |
| UVC | ||||
| Age at insertion | 0.03 | 0.009 | 1.03 | 1.01–1.05 |
UVC, umbilical venous catheter; PIVC, peripheral intravenous catheter; ED-PIVC, extended dwell-peripheral intravenous catheter; ECC, epicutaneo-caval catheter; HR, hazard ratio; CI, confidence interval.