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%) |