Nosocomial infections related to the development of catheter-related infections are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among critically ill hospitalized patients. Despite important ...

The rates of such infections can be reduced if dialysis centers implement protocols that reduce peritoneal catheter colonization and infection. Chua, A. N., Goldstein, S. L., Bell, D.

This section highlights a number of current infection control issues facing hemodialysis facilities and discusses recommended practices that target these problems. Before initiating dialysis ...

Use of high-dose (46.7%) sodium citrate locks for central venous catheters (CVCs) being used for maintenance hemodialysis provides no advantage over 5% heparin locks in reducing infections or ...

The risk of infection is greater when the ... in the abdominal area may not be able to have a catheter implanted. Because peritoneal dialysis depends on the semi-permeable peritoneal barrier ...

CorMedix Inc.'s DefenCath reduces catheter infections by 71% ... For context, CVCs are usually utilized in patients new to dialysis. It is not long-term access like AV fistulas.