Oncology nursing forum
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Oncology nursing forum · Jun 1994
Clinical TrialMethods of drawing blood samples through central venous catheters in pediatric patients undergoing bone marrow transplant: results of a national survey.
To describe methods of drawing blood samples from central venous catheters (CVCs) currently in use in pediatric bone marrow transplant (BMT) units, the rationale for method selection, and concerns of clinicians related to those methods. ⋯ Concern regarding current practice exists, but minimal data are available to assist nurses in determining safe and appropriate methods for withdrawing blood through CVCs. A prospective, randomized study of the three methods currently being used with a large sample can provide the information necessary to establish quality practice guidelines.