Taurolidine is an antibacterial and antifungal agent with a mechanism of action that is less prone to development of antimicrobial resistance. A taurolidine/heparin lock solution carries a lower risk ...
This is the first FDA-approved antimicrobial catheter lock solution. The FDA has approved taurolidine plus heparin (DefenCath®) catheter lock solution to reduce catheter-related bloodstream infections ...
DURING cardiac catheterization patency of the system is customarily maintained by a continuous drip or by intermittent injections of dilute heparin solution. This is discontinued while pressures are ...