Exit site infection of temporary hemodialysis catheter Exit site infection Cather-
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Adults more 18 years of age requiring hemodialysis support who were undergoing venous catheterization for hemodialysis and without contraindications to attempt both jugular and femoral access
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Coagulopathy (INR more than 2) 2. Local skin infection 3. End-stage kidney disease with arteriovenous fistula 4. Patients who have double lumen catheter within two weeks 5. Thoracic life-threatening condition 6. Patients with only one site for temporary hemodialysis catheter available (femoral or jugular)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Exit site infection 1 month Redness of insertion site more than 2 times of catheter’s diameter or presence of pus at exit site | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) 1 month Positive blood culture for the same organism from central catheter and peripheral vein | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Chiang Mai University