A randomised controlled trial of Heparin versus EthAnol Lock THerapY for the prevention of Catheter Associated infecTion in Haemodialysis patients – the HEALTHY-CATH trial
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Tunnelled central venous dialysis catheter use is significantly limited by the occurrence of catheter-related infections. This randomised controlled trial assessed the efficacy of a 48 hour 70% ethanol lock vs heparin locks in prolon...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-11-01
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Series: | BMC Nephrology |
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Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2369/13/146 |