Biofilm Eradication and Preventions presents the basics of biofilm formation on medical
devices, diseases related to this formation, and approaches pharmaceutical researchers …

This review addresses the types of vascular access available for patients who need
therapeutic apheresis (TA). As in hemodialysis, vascular access for TA is chosen based on …

Despite recommendations by various national guidelines advocating arteriovenous fistulae
as the access of choice in patients undergoing hemodialysis (HD), the use of central venous …

Background Catheter-related bloodstream infection (CR-BSI) is one of various complications
related to hemodialysis (HD). As a result of the high rate of infection, the use of lock solutions …

BACKGROUND:: Infection is a common and serious complication in hemodialysis patients
accessed using central venous catheters (CVCs). Previously, a randomized double-blinded …

Background Non-tunneled hemodialysis catheters are currently used for critically ill patients
with acute kidney injury requiring extracorporeal renal replacement therapy. Strategies to …

Background Catheter malfunction, including thrombosis, is associated with reduced dialysis
adequacy, as well as an increased risk of catheter‐related bacteraemia and mortality. The …

In an attempt to address the significant morbidity, mortality, and economic cost associated
with tunneled dialysis catheter (TDC) dysfunction, we report the development of nitric oxide …

Background. Double lumen dialysis catheters are routinely heparin or citrate 'locked'to
maintain patency. Heparin lock-related bleeding episodes and antibiotic lock-related toxicity …

Catheter‐related blood stream infections may be reduced by interdialytic locking with
Taurolidine, a nontoxic antimicrobial agent. A formulation of 1.35% Taurolidine in 4% citrate …