Ethanol-Lock Technique in the Treatment of Bloodstream Infections in Pediatric Oncology Patients With Broviac Catheter

Abstract

The ethanol-lock technique appears to be a safe, well tolerated, and effective way to treat central venous line infections, even in small children. A prospective randomized study should be designed to compare antibiotic-lock, ethanol-lock technique, and systemic antibiotics alone in the treatment of device-associated bloodstream infection.