Publications by authors named "Marcela Lara Mendes Amaral"
Cefazolin-gentamicin versus taurolidine-citrate for the prevention of infection in tunneled central catheters in hemodialysis patients: A quasi-experimental trial.
Tricya Nunes Vieira Bueloni Daniel Marchi Camille Caetano Ricardo de Souza Cavalcante Marcela Lara Mendes Amaral
Int J Infect Dis
August 2019
Article Synopsis
- The study investigated the effectiveness of two lock solutions (a combination of cefazolin and gentamicin vs. taurolidine and citrate) in preventing catheter-related bloodstream infections (CR-BSI) in hemodialysis patients.
- Results showed no significant difference between the two solutions in terms of CR-BSI and exit site infection rates but revealed higher rates of antibiotic-resistant gram-positive pathogens in the cefazolin and gentamicin group.
- The study involved 145 catheters in 127 patients over 15 months and found that the site of catheter insertion (internal jugular vein) was associated with fewer complications.