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Table 2 Peripheral venous line. Complications which resulted in replacement

From: Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) in patients with cystic fibrosis

Reason for replacements (n=52)

No. (%)

Infection

3 (5.8)

Pain while injecting

15 (28.8)

Blockage or dislocation

29 (55.8)

Fell out

5 (9.6)