Journal of Infection
Volume 49, Issue 1 , Pages 20-22, July 2004

Use of ethanol locks to prevent recurrent central line sepsis

Department of Infectious Diseases, Christchurch Hospital, Private Bag 4710, Christchurch, New Zealand

Accepted 17 August 2003.

Abstract 

Catheter-related sepsis (CRS) is a common complication of long-term parenteral nutrition. Conventional antibiotic therapy is often effective in the short-term but, because of poor activity against intraluminal microbial biofilms, may not prevent relapse. Ethanol is an effective antiseptic. We describe a case of a patient with recurrent CRS successfully treated with 70% ethanol locks.

Keywords:  Central line sepsis, Ethanol

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PII: S0163-4453(03)00162-2

doi:10.1016/j.jinf.2003.08.010

Journal of Infection
Volume 49, Issue 1 , Pages 20-22, July 2004

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