Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Antibiotic and Antimicrobial Lock Solutions for Prevention of Hemodialysis Catheter-Related Infections
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DOI: 10.1097/mat.0000000000001382
Abstract: Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. Catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) with hemodialysis catheters are associated with increased mortality, morbidity and pose significant financial burden on healthcare. Antibiotic and antimicrobial locking solutions are effective… read more here.
Keywords: antimicrobial lock; hemodialysis; lock solutions; catheter related ... See more keywords
Routine Catheter Lock Solutions in Pediatric Cancer Care
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DOI: 10.1097/ncc.0000000000001053
Abstract: Background Central venous access devices (CVADs) are integral to cancer care provision. Despite the high prevalence of CVAD complications in children with cancer, preventative strategies are understudied. Objective The aim of this study was to… read more here.
Keywords: cvad days; lock solutions; cancer care; cvad ... See more keywords
The incidence and costs of bacteremia due to lack of gentamicin lock solutions for dialysis catheters
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DOI: 10.1111/nep.12960
Abstract: The use of antibiotic lock solutions as prophylaxis for catheter‐associated blood stream infection (CRBSI) has been shown to be effective in previous randomized controlled trials. However, the cost‐effectiveness of this approach had not been studied.… read more here.
Keywords: lock; catheter; gentamicin; heparin lock ... See more keywords
Catheter lock solutions to prevent CVAD-related infection.
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DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2020.29.3.s25
Abstract: Demand for vascular access devices to meet the clinical needs of patients has increased dramatically in recent years, with a disproportionate increase in the numbers of individuals requiring a central venous access device (CVAD). With… read more here.
Keywords: lock solutions; catheter; cvad; catheter lock ... See more keywords