Catheter lock solutions influence staphylococcal biofilm formation on abiotic surfaces.

Shanks, Robert M Q

Catheter lock solutions influence staphylococcal biofilm formation on abiotic surfaces. [electronic resource] - Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association Aug 2006 - 2247-55 p. digital

Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

0931-0509

10.1093/ndt/gfl170 doi


Anticoagulants--administration & dosage
Bacteremia--etiology
Bacterial Adhesion--drug effects
Biofilms--drug effects
Catheterization
Catheters, Indwelling--adverse effects
Citrates--administration & dosage
Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
Edetic Acid--pharmacology
Equipment Contamination--prevention & control
Gentamicins--administration & dosage
Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight--pharmacology
Hirudins--pharmacology
Polystyrenes
Polyurethanes
Recombinant Proteins--pharmacology
Silicone Elastomers
Sodium Citrate
Solutions--pharmacology
Staphylococcus aureus--drug effects
Staphylococcus epidermidis--drug effects
Tissue Plasminogen Activator--pharmacology