How does the choice of catheter lock solution influence the rate of catheter-related bloodstream infections?

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Tripdatabase
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18302346
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Abstract

Catheter lock solutions like ALTs, ethanol, taurolidine, and EDTA can reduce catheter-related bloodstream infection rates compared to traditional heparin locks, though high-quality evidence is needed for more definitive recommendations.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis Infection Control in Healthcare Urinary Tract Infections Management

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Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
19 January 2026