Variable | Observation group (n = 206) | Control group (n = 311) | Statistical value | P value |
---|---|---|---|---|
Gender (male/female) | 97/109 | 152/159 | 0.16 | 0.69 |
The age (years) | 59.16 ± 11.36 | 57.63 ± 9.76 | 0.10 | 1.63 |
BMI | 26.35 ± 3.11 | 25.97 ± 2.95 | 0.16 | 1.40 |
The puncture vein | Â | Â | 0.09 | 0.77 |
Basilic vein | 123 | 179 | Â | Â |
Brachial vein | 63 | 95 | Â | Â |
Cephalic vein | 20 | 37 | Â | Â |
Catheterization arm (preferred hand/non-preferred hand) | 29/177 | 35/276 | 0.91 | 0.34 |