Blood sampling from peripherally inserted central catheter is effective and safe for patients with head and neck cancers.
Yuejiao ZhangShoude ZhangJinhua ChenRuiyi ZhaoPublished in: The journal of vascular access (2020)
Blood sampling via peripherally inserted central catheter and venipuncture showed equivalent reliability in laboratory testing. Compared with venipuncture, blood sampling via peripherally inserted central catheter causes less pain and is safer. Blood sampling via peripherally inserted central catheter is strongly recommended for clinical use.