Mechanical Complications in Central Lines Using Taurolidine vs Ethanol Lock Therapy in Children with Intestinal Failure.
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DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000003434
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Ethanol lock therapy (ELT) is effective in reducing rates of catheter-related-bloodstream infections (CRBSI) in the pediatric intestinal failure (IF) population. However, ELT may increase the risk of line occlusion and breakage, significantly impacting preservation… read more here.
Keywords: intestinal failure; mechanical complications; ethanol lock; lock therapy ... See more keywords