Comparison of the effect of direct venipuncture and venous catheter blood sampling methods on the biochemical results of patients hospitalized in CCU

Abstract

Background: Diagnostic and therapeutic evaluation of patients hospitalized in the coronary care unit (CCU) requires frequent blood sampling. Following the routine schedule of the ward means using new intravenous lines for each blood sample, which causes damage and pain in patients. With this background in mind, this study aimed to compare the effect of blood sampling through direct venipuncture and venous catheter on the blood biochemical results of patients hospitalized in the CCU.