Efficacy and Safety of an Ethanol/Sodium Citrate Locking Solution: A Pilot Study

This solution is locked into the lumens of hemodialysis catheters between treatments to prevent infection and thrombosis. Before each dialysis session, the solution should be removed and discarded.

In the control group, heparin 1000 u / ml will be locking into the hemodialysis catheters between treatments to prevent thrombosis. The heparin solution should be removed and discarded before each dialysis session.