Optimizing vascular access outcomes remains an ongoing challenge for clinical
nephrologists. All other things being equal, fistulas are preferred over grafts, and grafts are …

Background. Prevention of catheter-related bloodstream infections in patients undergoing
hemodialysis by use of antimicrobial catheter lock solutions has been examined in several …

Background Intermittent locking of central venous catheters (CVCs) is undertaken to help
maintain their patency and performance. There are systematic variations in care: some …

In the July 2009 issue of the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases, the Infectious Diseases
Society of America (IDSA) published an update of their 'Clinical Practice Guidelines for the …

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. Catheter-related bacteraemia (CRB) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality
in haemodialysis patients. Interdialytic locking of catheters with antimicrobial agents has …

BACKGROUND: Sodium citrate has antibacterial and anticoagulant properties that are
confined to the catheter when used as a catheter lock. Studies of its use as a catheter lock …

Tunneled central venous catheters used for the provision of hemodialysis are associated
with excess morbidity and mortality. Catheter related exit site and blood stream infections …

Central venous catheters (CVCs) are frequently used as vascular access for patients who
require hemodialysis, but infectious complications remain a major clinical problem …

BACKGROUND: Central venous catheters (CVCs) are used for vascular access in
hemodialysis patients who have no alternative access or are awaiting placement or …