Antimicrobial ointments for patients undergoing hemodialysis: a review of evidence-based guidelines
CADTH
Record ID 32014000140
English
Authors' recommendations:
There was no evidence in the literature searched regarding the use of antimicrobial ointments for button holes access sites or arterial venous lines. Four publications evaluated antimicrobial ointments in hemodialysis patients using central venous lines. Findings suggested mupirocin, povidone-iodine and Polysporin ointments, as well as chlorhexidine-impregnated dressings, may be useful to prevent catheter-related infections; however, various inconsistencies were noted, as some authors concluded there was insufficient data to support their routine use. No conclusion could be drawn on the impact of mupirocin ointment on microbial drug resistance. Therefore, the overall absence of satisfactory high-quality evidence cautions the interpretation of the findings.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2013
URL for published report:
http://www.cadth.ca/media/pdf/htis/jul-2013/RC0457%20-%20Antibiotics%20for%20Hemodialysis%20Final.pdf
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Humans
- Ointments
- Anti-Bacterial Agents
- Renal Dialysis
Contact
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Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health
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Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH)
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