Substitution of citrate with tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA) for catheter lock does not improve patency of tunnelled haemodialysis catheters in a randomised trial
Abstract Backround The study aim was to establish if substitution of citrate with rt-PA for catheter lock once weekly can reduce the incidence of catheter-related blood stream infections (CR-BSI) or improve patency of tunneled haemodialysis catheters. Methods All incident patients undergoing inserti...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-01-01
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| Series: | BMC Nephrology |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-021-02243-y |