Journal article
Benefits and Harms of Citrate Locking Solutions for Hemodialysis Catheters: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Citrate has theoretical advantages over heparin for locking hemodialysis central venous catheters (CVCs), but the comparative effectiveness of these agents is not clear.
OBJECTIVES: 1) To compare the benefits and harms of citrate versus heparin locking solutions among patients undergoing hemodialysis through CVCs; 2) to appraise methodological quality of the supporting evidence.
Authors
Grudzinski A; Agarwal A; Bhatnagar N; Nesrallah G
Journal
Canadian Journal of Kidney Health and Disease, Vol. 2, ,
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
January 1, 2015
DOI
10.1186/s40697-015-0040-2
ISSN
2054-3581