The effect of single dose prophylactic vancomycin before semi-permanent catheterization to prevent catheter related infection; a randomized controlled trial, phase II
Abstract:Introduction: Catheter-related infections are a common complication and a major cause of morbidity and mortality in hemodialysis patients with tunneled central venous catheters. The optimal strategy for the management and prevention of catheter-related infections is unclear. Objectives: This study is aimed to evaluate the single-dose prophylactic vancomycin efficacy before semi-permanent catheterization to prevent catheter-related infection. Patients and Methods: This randomized double-blind controlled clinica… Show more
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