Taurolidine and Heparin as Catheter Lock Solution for Central Venous Catheters in Hemodialysis.

Timothy NguyenBernard C CaminsDavid A Butler

Published in: American journal of therapeutics (2024)

Taurolidine and heparin lock solution represents a novel preventive strategy for those undergoing hemodialysis through a CVC by reducing the risk of CRBSI. This is significant progress because there are no other similar options available for patients for whom catheters are the only options for their life-saving treatment.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
venous thromboembolism
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
growth factor
prognostic factors
patient reported outcomes
patient reported