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Table 1 Associations with Infiltrations and Corresponding Phase 1 and Phase 2 Rates

From: Assessing and reducing PET radiotracer infiltration rates: a single center experience in injection quality monitoring methods and quality improvement

Associations with Infiltrations

Infiltration Rate Phase 1

Infiltration Rate Phase 2

Change in Rate

p Value

Patients < 132.5 lbs

4.8% (4/83)

1.4% (1/72)

71% ↓

0.23

Patients > 127 lbs. with non-antecubital injections

2.7% (2/73)

7.5% (5/67)

177% ↑

0.20