Table 3. Assessment of the participants’ background regarding blood sampling technique through pre-existing peripheral intravenous line. § P-value has been calculated using Fischer Exact test. ** Significant at p<0.05 level.
| Statement | Overall N (%)(n=95) | ED N (%)(n=54) | ICU N (%)(n=41) | P-value§ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| How much milliliters (mL) of blood must be discarded before collecting the blood sample from pre-existing peripheral intravenous line? | ||||
| 2 mL | 24 (25.3%) | 14 (25.9%) | 10 (24.4%) | 0.248 |
| 3 mL | 06 (06.3%) | 05 (09.3%) | 01 (02.4%) | |
| 4 mL | 04 (04.2%) | 03 (05.6%) | 01 (02.4%) | |
| 5 mL | 44 (46.3%) | 20 (37.0%) | 24 (58.5%) | |
| >5 mL | 07 (07.4%) | 06 (11.1%) | 01 (02.4%) | |
| Unsure | 10 (10.5%) | 06 (11.1%) | 04 (09.8%) | |
| For how long intravenous infusion must be stopped before collecting the blood sample from pre-existing peripheral intravenous line? | ||||
| 15 seconds | 09 (09.5%) | 05 (09.3%) | 04 (09.8%) | 0.855 |
| 30 seconds | 13 (13.7%) | 08 (14.8%) | 05 (12.2%) | |
| 1 minutes | 22 (23.2%) | 14 (25.9%) | 08 (19.5%) | |
| 2 minutes | 30 (31.6%) | 16 (29.6%) | 14 (34.1%) | |
| >2 minutes | 11 (11.6%) | 07 (13.0%) | 04 (09.8%) | |
| Unsure | 10 (10.5%) | 04 (07.4%) | 06 (14.6%) | |