Comparing Blood Values Sampled From Venipuncture and Continuous Infusion Catheter

Background: Most patients hospitalized at intensive care units have a continuous infusion catheter in place for receiving drugs and solutions; nonetheless, blood sampling in these units is still performed through an invasive and painful venipuncture. However, it is possible to take blood from a peripheral venous catheter to obtain accurate laboratory test results and alleviate the suffering of patients.