Table 1 Personal and clinical data of the newborns included in the study (n = 50)
n | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Gestational age (weeks) | < 31 | 30 | 60 |
31-36 | 11 | 22 | |
> 36 | 9 | 18 | |
Birthweight (g) | < 1,000 | 24 | 48 |
1.000-1.499 | 9 | 18 | |
1.500-2.499 | 4 | 8 | |
> 2.500 | 13 | 26 | |
Gender | Male | 28 | 56 |
Female | 22 | 44 | |
Catheter duration | ≤ 10 days | 38 | 76 |
> 10 days | 12 | 24 | |
Type of catheter | Umbilical vein | 15 | 30 |
Umbilical artery | 9 | 18 | |
PICC* | 26 | 52 | |
Parenteral nutrition | 40 | 80 | |
Mechanical ventilation | 38 | 76 | |
Death | Yes | 15 | 30 |
No | 35 | 70 |