Reposted by Adi Shah
New in JAC: "Lines on the Line" from @iddocadi.bsky.social et al
Retrospective study of antibiotic lock therapy (ALT) vs catheter removal for CRBSIs
ALT: shorter LOS & abx duration, but higher 90-day relapse
CONS independent risk factor for ALT failure
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Lines on the line: evaluating the impact of antibiotic lock therapy versus catheter removal in the management of central vascular catheter infections
AbstractObjectives. To compare the efficacy and safety of antibiotic lock therapy (ALT) versus catheter removal in managing central vascular catheter–assoc