A randomized controlled trial of catheters with different tips and lengths for patients requiring continuous renal replacement therapy in intensive care unit
- Published on 04/14/2025
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Zhou Zhifeng , Liu Chen , Li Peiyun , Yang Yingying , Wang Fang , Xu Qing , Jin Lu , Zhang Ling , Fu Ping
https://ror.org/007mrxy13 Department of Nephrology Kidney Research Institute, West China Hospital of Sichuan University 610041 Chengdu China
Abstract
Background The tip design and length of catheter impact catheter function. Two types of catheters with different tips, side-hole catheters and step-tip catheters, are commonly used during continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). However, there is insufficient evidence comparing their efficacy and safety in CRRT. In addition, whether the insertion of a longer catheter could enhance catheter function remains poorly studied and controversial.
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