Prevention of dialysis catheter complication with a new antibacterial lock solution

• In: Hospital Pharmacy Posters
• At: Hyderabad (India) (2011)
• Type: Poster
• Poster code: HPS-P-01
• By: LUSTIG, Ahuva (Barzilai Medical Center, Ashkelon, Israel)
• Co-author(s): Aflalo, Shahar (Barzilai Medical Center, Ashkelon, Israel)
  Vexler, Alex (Barzilai Medical Center, Ashkelon, Israel)
  Rubanov, Oliana (Barzilai Medical Center, Ashkelon, Israel)
  
• Abstract:

  Use of hemodialysis catheters is complicated by catheter-related blood stream infections (CRBSI) and thrombosis, causing morbidity and mortality. Use of antimicrobials and antithrombics in a catheter lock solution might reduce incidence of CRBSI and prevent catheter removal. TSCEM lock (Tri Sodium Citrate, Ethanol, Methylene blue) was invented by..

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