30% Ethanol Locks Are Effective in Preventing Central Line–Associated Bloodstream Infections in Pediatric Intestinal Failure: A Pilot Study

Background Complications related to central venous lines (CVLs) are common in intestinal failure (IF), including central line–associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs). Replacing heparin with 70% ethanol locks can reduce infection rates; however, concerns exist about potential negative effects on...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Nutrition in clinical practice 2021-04, Vol.36 (2), p.427-432
Hauptverfasser:	Vanegas Calderon, Oriana, Rahhal, Riad
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	catheter‐related infections central line–associated bloodstream infections central venous catheter ethanol locks intestinal failure Nursing parenteral nutrition
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