Chlorhexidine-impregnated sponge dressing for prevention of catheter exit-site infection in peritoneal dialysis patients: a pilot study
ConclusionWeekly chlorhexidine dressing was associated with acceptable PD-related infection outcomes and was well-accepted by patients, although had a 12% rate of delayed localized contact dermatitis.Trial registration number and dateThe study was registered underwww.clinicaltrials.gov with the reference number of NCT03406520 on 23 January 2018.
Source: International Urology and Nephrology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
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