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
Pediatric Central Venous Access Device Lock Solutions: A Network Meta-analysis.
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DOI: 10.1542/peds.2023-063264
Abstract: CONTEXT Central venous access device (CVAD) locks are routine interventions used to prevent and treat complications, such as infection, thrombosis, and catheter occlusion. OBJECTIVE To compare and rank lock-solutions for prevention or treatment of complications… read more here.
Keywords: quality; lock solutions; prevention; central venous ... See more keywords
Antimicrobial Effect of Gentamicin/Heparin and Gentamicin/Citrate Lock Solutions on Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa Clinical Strains
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DOI: 10.3390/idr17040098
Abstract: Background/Objectives: Hemodialysis catheter-related bloodstream infection (HD-CRBSIs) is a main cause of morbidity in hemodialysis. New preventive strategies have emerged, such as using lock solutions with antiseptic or antibiotic capacity. In this study, the antimicrobial effect… read more here.
Keywords: gentamicin; gentamicin heparin; lock solutions; antimicrobial effect ... See more keywords