Objective To provide updated evidence, we conducted a systematic review and meta-
analysis to compare citrate lock with heparin in the prevention of hemodialysis catheter …

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 …

Locking of central venous catheters with heparin is an accepted practice to maintain catheter
patency between dialysis sessions. However, this practice may cause other adverse …

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

Catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) with hemodialysis catheters are associated
with increased mortality, morbidity and pose significant financial burden on healthcare …

In recent years, the number of patients on hemodialysis (HD) with central vascular catheters
(CVCs) has grown. However, CVC use is often associated with an important risk for catheter …

Catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) and exit-site infections (ESIs) are common
complications associated with the use of central venous catheters for hemodialysis. The aim …

Background There is no ideal lock solution that prevents hemodialysis (HD) catheter loss
due to catheter-related thrombosis (CRT) and catheter-related bloodstream infection …

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

Purpose Tunneled dialysis catheters (TDCs) continue to be utilized at an alarming rate
despite having a higher rate of complications when compared to fistulas and grafts. One of …