Variables

Numbers (n)

Percentages (%)

Indications for catheter placement

Anticipated catheterization

252

60.7

Rehydration

138

33.3

Antibiotherapy

119

28.7

Blood transfusion

50

12.0

Operator’s professional category

Registered Nurse

305

73.5

Others*

110

26.5

PVC Insertion Site

Forearm

140

33.7

Wrist

134

32.3

Back of the hand

89

21.4

Elbow bend

40

9.6

Others**

12

2.9

Catheter size (Gauge)

24

24

5.8

22

189

45.5

20

156

37.6

18

46

11.1

Number of insertion attempts

Once

370

89.2

At least twice

45

10.8

Fluids used for catheterization

Normal saline (0.9% NaCl)

187

45.1

5% glucose solution

171

41.2

Ringer Lactate

69

16.6

10% hypertonic glucose solution

36

8.7

Duration of catheterization (hours)

<72

351

84.6

≥72

64

15.4