Background The most appropriate lock solution for central venous access devices is still to
be defined. GAVeCeLT–the Italian group for venous access devices–has developed a …

Background A significant proportion of incident and prevalent hemodialysis patients have
central venous catheters for vascular access. No consensus is available on the prevention of …

Background and Purpose: Catheter-related bloodstream infection is the greatest threat to the
safety of patients on hemodialysis. Catheter lock solutions containing heparin have been …

There is wide variation in the use of solutions to “lock” or fill tunneled central venous
catheters for dialysis. Some centers use undiluted heparin concentrations ranging from 1000 …

The ideal catheter lock solution would be one that prevents infections and thrombosis safely
and effectively, while being economically viable. Recent developments have led to …

Background Central venous catheters are used extensively as temporary or permanent
vascular access for haemodialysis patients. Catheter-related bloodstream infections are the …

Flushing and locking of intravenous catheters are thought to be essential in the prevention of
occlusion. The clinical sign of an occlusion is catheter malfunction and flushing is strongly …

Background Citrate solution has been suggested as an effective and safe catheter lock in
hemodialysis. However, whether a citrate lock is superior to a heparin lock in preventing …

Background Central venous catheters (CVC) are the only option when hemodialysis is
needed for patients without definitive vascular access. However, CVC is associated with …

BACKGROUND: Catheter-related infection (CRI) is associated with increased all-cause
mortality and morbidity in hemodialysis patients and may be reduced by using antimicrobial …