Variables | CRBSI group (n = 41) | No CRBSI group (n = 345) | t/χ2 | P |
---|---|---|---|---|
Gender (male/female) | 24/17 | 211/134 | 1.215 | 0.107 |
Gestational age (weeks) | 32.10 ± 4.58 | 33.04 ± 2.16 | 3.108 | 0.075 |
Birth weight (g) | 1468.82 ± 212.14 | 1596.24 ± 243.92 | 42.137 | 0.012 |
Cesarean section | 32 (78.05%) | 260 (75.36%) | 1.196 | 0.088 |
Durations of PICC stay (days) | 24.18 ± 3.01 | 17.29 ± 3.25 | 3.122 | 0.031 |
5-min Apgar score | 6.14 ± 2.06 | 7.83 ± 2.19 | 1.287 | 0.024 |
Mechanical ventilation | 35 (85.37%) | 288 (83.48%) | 1.441 | 0.092 |
Site of PICC insertion | ||||
 Basilic vein | 24 (58.54%) | 257 (74.49%) | 1.326 | 0.014 |
 Cephalic vein | 5 (12.19%) | 32 (9.27%) | ||
 Median elbow vein | 4 (9.76%) | 24 (6.96%) | ||
 Axillary vein | 3 (7.32%) | 17 (4.93%) | ||
 Femoral vein | 5 (12.19%) | 15 (4.35%) | ||
 Length of hospital stay (days) | 36.14 ± 7.21 | 35.58 ± 6.28 | 3.206 | 0.065 |