Table 1 Comparison of complications between 18-gauge non-fenestrated IV catheter and 22-gauge fenestrated IV catheter
From: Closed versus conventional IV catheter in performing coronary CT Angiography
Finding | 18-gauge traditional peripheral venous catheter | 22-gauge (BD Nexiva™ Diffusics™ Closed IV Catheter System) |
|---|---|---|
Pain during catheter insertion. | 54 | 3 |
Number of trials for catheter insertion | 29 after 3rd trial | 51 at first trial |
25 after 2nd trial | 3 after 2nd trial | |
Access site perforation | 23 | 0 |
Access site contrast extravasation | 23 | 0 |
Access site contamination | 10 | 0 |