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Can I use the central venous line to take blood glucose measurements?

April 26, 2017blood Glucose line measurements venous

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Can I use the central venous line to take blood glucose measurements?

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No, central venous sampling must not be used. You should use the arterial line for sampling, but if you are unable to access the arterial line, then for safety reasons, a finger prick can be used for blood glucose measurements.