The effect of taurolidine on the time-to-positivity of blood cultures

The effect of taurolidine on the time-to-positivity of blood cultures

Summary: Background: Taurolidine containing lock solutions (TL) are a promising method for the prevention of central line associated bloodstream infections. Per accident, the TL may not always be aspirated from the central venous catheter (CVC) before blood cultures are obtained. The TL could, unin...

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Main Authors: C.H. van den Bosch, J.E.P. Moree, S. Peeters, M. Lankheet, A.F.W. van der Steeg, M.H.W.A. Wijnen, M.D. van de Wetering, J.T. van der Bruggen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-06-01
Series:Infection Prevention in Practice
Subjects:
Central line-associated bloodstream infection
Taurolidine
Taurolock
Paediatric oncology
Central venous access
Blood culture
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590088924000167

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