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Ethanol locks for the prevention of catheter-related infection in patients with central venous catheter: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

BACKGROUND: The widespread use of central venous catheters (CVCs) has exposed patients to a high risk of catheter-related infection (CRI), which is linked to substantial morbidity and mortality. Several strategies for preventing CRI, including ethanol lock prophylaxis, have been explored. This study...

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Autores principales: Zhang, Jun, Wang, Bo, Wang, Jinxia, Yang, Qin
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Public Library of Science 2019
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6742384/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31513652
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0222408