Abdulkadir Unsal

Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Health Science University Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

Publications

Research Article
Impact of Catheter Lock Solutions and Patient Factors on Catheter Colonization in Temporary Hemodialysis Catheters
Author(s): Tamer Sakaci*, Baris Doner, Tuncay Sahutoglu, Ekrem Kara, Elbis Ahbap, Taner Basturk, Emrah Erkan Mazı, Cuneyt Akgol and Abdulkadir Unsal

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the impact of catheter lock solutions in hemodialysis catheters on colonization and explore other factors influencing colonization. Methods: A total of 73 consecutive patients were prospectively included in the study. Demographic data, etiology, catheter insertion site, number of hemodialysis sessions, duration of catheter use, and history of coronary artery disease, anticoagulant, and antilipidemic drug usage were recorded. Nasal cultures were obtained, and patients were divided into two groups based on the catheter lock solutions used: heparin and 30% trisodium citrate. The frequency of colonization, culture results, and factors affecting colonization were compared between the two solution groups. Results: A total of 67 catheters were inserted in 59 patients. The mean fo.. Read More»
DOI: 10.37421/2161-0959.2025.15.552

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