A Randomized Controlled Trial of Comparative Efficacy between Sodium Bicarbonate and Heparin as A Locking Solution for Tunneled Central Venous Catheters Among Patients Requiring Maintenance Hemodialysis

Background: Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO 3 ) is one of the promising solutions that has good safety profile and theoretical advantages regarding antimicrobial and antithrombotic properties but there are still limited reports. Objective: To compare the efficacy in lowering rate of catheter loss due to c...

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Main Authors: Wannasit Wathanavasin, Jeerath Phannajit, Manorom Poosoonthornsri, Songkiat Lewsuwan, Patchara Tanateerapong, Kamonrat Chongthanakorn, Kullaya Takkavatakarn, Pisut Katavetin, Khajohn Tiranathanagul, Somchai Eiam-ong, Paweena Susantitaphong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2021-09-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Kidney Health and Disease
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/20543581211046077