Characteristics of subjects, and IJ and SC CVC placements
| Clinical characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Age, mean (SD) year* | 62.1 (15.6) |
| Female | 83 (55%) |
| Systolic BP (mm Hg) median (IQR) | 104 (38) |
| Diastolic BP (mm Hg) median (IQR) | 59 (28) |
| HR (bpm) mean (SD) | 97.2 (20.4) |
| Mechanically ventilated (%) during testing | 80/151 (51%) |
| Type of CVC | |
| Triple lumen | 107 (70.9%) |
| PreSep | 44 (29.1%) |
| CVC insertion site | Right IJ: 105 (69.5%) Left IJ: 32 (21.1%) Right SC: 8 (5.3%) Left SC: 6 (4.0%) |
| Depth of CVC median (IQR) (cm) | |
| Overall | 15 (1) |
| Triple lumen | 15 (0) |
| PreSep | 19 (4) |
| Ultrasound guidance for CVC placement | 140/151 (92.7%) |
*All mean values are given with SD; median values with IQR.
†Triple Lumen if ‘hubbed’ =16 cm mark; PreSep if ‘hubbed’=21 cm mark.
CVC, central vascular catheter; IJ, internal jugular vein; SC, subclavian.