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Randomized Trial Comparing Minocycline-EDTA-Ethanol Lock to Standard-of-Care Antibiotic Lock for Management of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection.
Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America·October 16, 2026·PMID 42886055
Why it mattersCatheter salvage in CLABSI is a major clinical challenge, as removal and replacement carry risks and resource costs. This trial provides high-level evidence that a novel lock solution can safely improve catheter retention, potentially reducing the need for line removal and its associated complications.
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