Ethanol locks to prevent catheter-related bloodstream infections in parenteral nutrition: a meta-analysis

• Published in: Pediatrics (Evanston) Vol. 129; no. 2; p. 318
• Main Authors: Oliveira, Carol, Nasr, Ahmed, Brindle, Mary, Wales, Paul W
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.02.2012
• Subjects: Catheter-Related Infections - epidemiology; Catheter-Related Infections - prevention & control; Catheters, Indwelling - adverse effects; Child; Cross-Sectional Studies; Disinfection - methods; Ethanol; Humans; Intestinal Diseases - therapy; Parenteral Nutrition, Total - adverse effects; Parenteral Nutrition, Total - instrumentation; Sepsis - epidemiology; Sepsis - prevention & control

Patients with pediatric intestinal failure (IF) depend on parenteral nutrition for growth and survival, but are at risk for complications, such as catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs). CRBSI prevention is crucial, as sepsis is an important cause of IF-associated liver disease and mortali...