CATERPILLAR-study protocol: an assessor-blinded randomised controlled trial comparing taurolidine-citrate-heparin to heparin-only lock solutions for the prevention of central line-associated bloodstream infections in paediatric oncology patients

Ceder Hildegard Van Den Bosch,Yvette Loeffen,Alida F W Van Der Steeg,Jan-Tom T Van Der Bruggen,Florine N J Frakking,Marta Fiocco,Cornelis P Van De Ven,Marc H W A Wijnen,Marianne D Van De Wetering

doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2022-069760

CATERPILLAR-study protocol: an assessor-blinded randomised controlled trial comparing taurolidine-citrate-heparin to heparin-only lock solutions for the prevention of central line-associated bloodstream infections in paediatric oncology patients

Ceder Hildegard Van Den Bosch, Yvette Loeffen + Show 7 more

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https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2022-069760

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Journal: BMJ open	Publication Date: Mar 1, 2023
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Affiliation: Princess Máxima Center, Utrecht University, University Medical Center Utrecht, Leiden University

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IntroductionThe efficacy of taurolidine containing lock solutions for the prevention of central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) in paediatric oncology patients is still unknown. If the taurolidine-citrate-heparin lock appears to decrease...

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