Citrate Versus Heparin for Apheresis Catheter Locks: An Efficacy Analysis

摘要

Introduction:There is a paucity of medical literature regarding the efficacy of lock solutions in preventing catheter thrombosis. Traditionally, heparin has been used as the anticoagulant of choice for catheter locking, but it has many adverse effects associated with its use. Sodium citrate 4% is an attractive alternative to heparin.