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How does the choice of catheter lock solution influence the rate of catheter-related bloodstream infections?

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Catheter lock solutions like ALTs, ethanol, taurolidine, and EDTA can reduce catheter-related bloodstream infection rates compared to traditional heparin locks, though high-quality evidence is needed for more definitive recommendations.

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