In our study, investigators will investigate the effectiveness and complications of two catheter lock solutions one of which is the standard heparin routinely used in comparison to Sodium bicarbonate. Both solutions were used but not compared head to head. Investigators aim to compare both solutions in terms of catheter lumen patency and their effect on catheter-related infections.
Age range
18 Years – 100 Years
Sex
ALL
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Time to first catheter failure (day)
Timeframe: 6 months
Total Duration of catheter usage (day)
Timeframe: 6 months
Number of participants with catheter occlusion
Timeframe: 6 months
Number of patients with catheter related infection
Timeframe: 6 months
Time of catheter occlusion or failure
Timeframe: 6 months
Causes of premature catheter malfunction
Timeframe: 6 months