Table 2 Measured arterial diameter and depth from the skin to the radial artery using a cross-sectional ultrasound view at the puncture site
Parameter | Group C (n = 38) | Group E (n = 38) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Transverse diameter of the artery (mm) | 3.5 (2.6–4.2) | 3.7 (2.8–4.2) | 0.578 |
Longitudinal diameter of the artery (mm) | 2.9 (2.4–3.6) | 3.2 (2.8–3.6) | 0.197 |
Arterial depth (mm) | 3.2 (2.5–4.2) | 3.9 (2.6–4.8) | 0.296 |