A randomised controlled trial of Heparin versus EthAnol Lock THerapY for the prevention of Catheter Associated infecTion in Haemodialysis patients – the HEALTHY-CATH trial

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A randomised controlled trial of Heparin versus EthAnol Lock THerapY for the prevention of Catheter Associated infecTion in Haemodialysis patients – the HEALTHY-CATH trial

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Abstract Background Tunnelled central venous dialysis catheter use is significantly limited by the occurrence of catheter-related infections. This randomised controlled trial assessed the efficacy of a 48 hour 70% ethanol lock vs heparin locks in prolonging the time to the first episode of catheter related blood stream infection (CRBSI). Methods Patients undergoing haemodialysis (HD) via a tunnelled catheter were randomised 1:1 to once per week ethanol locks (with two heparin locks between ot...

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2012-11-01

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Broom Jennifer K / Krishnasamy Rathika / Hawley Carmel M / Playford E Geoffrey / Johnson David W

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BMC Nephrology

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http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2369/13/146

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Catheter related blood stream infection (CRBSI) / Central venous catheter / Ethanol / Lock therapy / Haemodialysis (HD) / Prophylaxis / Diseases of the genitourinary system / Urology

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