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Table 3 Cannula related complications

From: Variables associated with successful vascular access cannulation in hemodialysis patients: a prospective cohort study

Variables

n

(%)

Number of cannulation attempts

 3

68

(3.5)

 4

16

(0.8)

 6

1

(0.1)

Used an existing CVC

6

(0.3)

Temporary insertion of a CVC

0

(0.0)

Single needle dialysis

0

(0.0)

No HD

13

(0.7)

Extravasation occurred

17

(0.9)

Hematoma

26

(1.3)

Mean Kt/V (n = 1084)

Mean 1.38 SD (0.21)

  1. n number, % percentage, CVC Central venous catheter, HD Hemodialysis