[ survey of the results of coagulation studies of blood samples obtained from peripheral saline lock and Heparin lock catheter and comparing it with direct blood sample]

ABSTRACT

Background and Objective: Healthcare staffs want to use an accurate method for taking blood sample. To prevent frequent venipunctures in patients who require a routine blood sampling for controlling PT and PTT, 2 methods of Saline lock catheter flushing and Heparin lock catheter flushing were compared to each other