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Catheter related bloodstream infections

KiteLock 4%: the next generation of CVAD locking solutions

Any break in the skin is a breach of the body's first line of defence against infection. In relation to vascular access there are two key points of entry for infection entering into the body, these...

A 2% taurolidine catheter lock solution prevents catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) and catheter dysfunction in hemodialysis patients

The results of this retrospective study and comparison with the existing literature in this field show that using a 2% taurolidine-containing catheter lock solution in chronic hemodialysis patients is...

Catheter lock solutions to prevent CVAD-related infection

The tips of CVADs terminate in the central venous system (lower third of the superior vena cava or right atrium). They are used for a range of therapies including vesicants, high-volume fluids, blood...

Reassessing standards of vascular access device care: a follow-up audit

Clinical audit is at the heart of clinical governance; it is necessary for reviewing the quality of care provided and to support continuous quality improvement (Health Quality Improvement Partnership...

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