Table 2 Frequency of medical device placement or invasive procedures
Devices/Invasive procedures | No. of patients | Prevalence % | Missing data % |
|---|---|---|---|
Surgical procedures during the stay | 2159 | 28.1 | 1.9 |
Urinary catheter within 7 days prior to the study | 2461 | 31.7 | 0.9 |
Urinary catheter at the time of admission | 881 | 11.3 | 0.4 |
On the day of the study, presence of: | |||
Urinary catheter | 2155 | 27.5 | 0.1 |
Peripheral venous catheter (CVP) | 4107 | 52.6 | 0.3 |
Central venous catheter (CVC) | 1106 | 14.1 | 0.2 |
Mechanical ventilation | 226 | 2.9 | 0.3 |
Parenteral nutrition | 608 | 7.8 | 0.2 |