Table 1
From: Complications of arterial lines in an intensive care unit
| Â | Radial | Axillary | D. pedis | Femoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
n (%) | 272 | 162 | 89 | 42 |
Obstruction | 15 (5.51%) | 4 (2.46%) | 6 (6.74%) | 1 (2.38%) |
Ischemia | 45 (16.54%) | 0 | 7 (7.86%) | 0 |
Pseudo-aneurisma | Â | 0 | Â | 1 |
Thrombosis | 74 (27.2%) | 0 | 16 (17.97%) | 0 |
Dumping wave | 19 (6.98%) | 10 (6.17%) | 14 (15.73%) | 2 (4.76%) |
Total | 153 (56.25%) | 14 (8.64%) | 43 (48.31%) | 4 (9.52%) |