Surface heparinization of central venous catheters reduces microbial colonization in vitro and in vivo: Results from a prospective, randomized trial

OBJECTIVETo evaluate in vitro and in vivo the efficacy of covalent end point-attached heparin to single-lumen polyurethane central venous catheters in reducing microbial adherence and colonization. DESIGNIn vitro studyA controlled bench study. In vivo studyA prospective, randomized, double-blind, cl...

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