Trial of 70% Ethanol Versus Heparin to Reduce the Rate of Central Line Infections in Children With Short Bowel Syndrome
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Infectious Disease, Gastrointestinal |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Gastroenterology, Immunology / Infectious Diseases |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | Any |
| Updated: | 4/2/2016 |
| Start Date: | February 2011 |
| End Date: | September 2012 |
| Contact: | Tom Jaksic, M.D, Ph.D |
| Phone: | 617 355 9600 |
This study is designed to determine if the use of 70% ethanol lock solution in central lines
decreases the rate of central line infections in children with short bowel syndrome. While
ethanol locks have been used safely in children, there has been no published research to
date that clearly shows it is of definite benefit in this group of patients.
decreases the rate of central line infections in children with short bowel syndrome. While
ethanol locks have been used safely in children, there has been no published research to
date that clearly shows it is of definite benefit in this group of patients.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age >3 months
- Intestinal failure patients
- Silicone catheter for the administration of parenteral nutrition
Exclusion Criteria:
- Age < 3 months
- Weight < 5 kg
- Documented allergy to ethanol
- Evidence of tunnel site infection
- Patients receiving continuous renal replacement therapy
- Concomitant use of metronidazole
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