Determining the minimum discard volume for central venous catheter blood draws.
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This study aimed to determine the minimum discard volume from central venous catheters (CVCs) to avoid dilution or contamination from flush or IV fluids. In 93 adult patients with CVCs, minimum discard volume findings were 9 ml for tunneled and 6 ml for nontunneled catheters. Nurses who obtain samples from CVCs are uniquely positioned to minimize blood loss from sampling.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Clinical journal of oncology nursing
دوره 16 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012