Types of line and metabolic complications
| No. of patients | Per cent | Per cent in NCEPOD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of line complication | |||
| Line misplacement/accidental removal | 9 | 5 | 3 |
| Line occlusion | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Local line site infection/phlebitis | 4 | 2 | 10 |
| TPN extravasation | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Other | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Systemic line infection | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Not documented | 2 | 1 | 16 |
| Type of metabolic complication | |||
| Abnormal LFTs | 35 | 18 | Not documented |
| Hypomagnesaemia | 23 | 12 | 10 |
| Hypophosphataemia | 18 | 9 | 18 |
| Hypokalaemia | 16 | 8 | 11 |
| Hyponatraemia | 14 | 7 | 6 |
| Hyperphosphataemia | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Hyperkalaemia | 8 | 9 | 4 |
| Hypermagnesaemia | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Hypernatraemia | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Hyperglycaemia | 1 | 1 | 8 |
LFT, liver function test; NCEPOD, National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death; TPN, total parenteral nutrition.