Table 4 Types and calibers of the catheters used in the patients
From: Do not trust landmarks and your feelings while inserting pediatric central venous catheters
Type of the catheter | Caliber | n | % |
|---|---|---|---|
Temporary catheter | 4 F | 223 | 44.78 |
4.5 F | 6 | 1,20 | |
5 F | 84 | 16.87 | |
5.5 F | 17 | 3.41 | |
7 F | 25 | 5.02 | |
Hickman catheter | 4 F | 11 | 2.21 |
5 F | 7 | 1.41 | |
5.5 F | 1 | 0.20 | |
7 F | 21 | 4.21 | |
Port catheter | 4 F | 3 | 0.60 |
4.5 F | 2 | 0.40 | |
5 F | 64 | 12.85 | |
5.5 F | 4 | 0.80 | |
6 F | 1 | 0.20 | |
6.5 F | 24 | 4.81 | |
7 F | 2 | 0.40 | |
8 F | 2 | 0.40 | |
8.5 F | 1 | 0.20 |