American Journal of Kidney Diseases
Volume 51, Issue 2 , Pages 165-168 , February 2008

Prophylaxis Against Dialysis Catheter–Related Bacteremia: A Glimmer of Hope

  • Michael Allon, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Michael Allon, MD, Division of Nephrology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, PB, Room 226, 728 Richard Arrington Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294.

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    Summary of frequency of catheter-related bacteremia with antimicrobial locks versus heparin locks in published randomized clinical trials. Five trials used an antibiotic lock, 1 used taurolidine, and

    Summary of frequency of catheter-related bacteremia with antimicrobial locks versus heparin locks in published randomized clinical trials. Five trials used an antibiotic lock, 1 used taurolidine, and 1 used 30% citrate. In each study, the catheter-related bacteremia frequency was 50% to 100% lower in the group with antimicrobial lock, as compared with the heparin controls.

PII: S0272-6386(07)01602-2

doi: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2007.12.003

American Journal of Kidney Diseases
Volume 51, Issue 2 , Pages 165-168 , February 2008

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