Paul Wales · Cost-utility analysis of 4% tetrasodium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, taurolidine, and heparin lock to prevent central line-associated bloodstream infections in children with intestinal failure.
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Cost-utility analysis of 4% tetrasodium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, taurolidine, and heparin lock to prevent central line-associated bloodstream infections in children with intestinal failure.

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Article · Nov 2026 · 1 min read

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Economic evaluation comparing three catheter lock solutions (4% EDTA, taurolidine, heparin) for preventing central line infections in pediatric intestinal failure patients. Analysis examines cost per quality-adjusted life-year from healthcare and societal perspectives to inform clinical decision-making.

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Paul Wales

Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) are a serious complication in children with intestinal failure. This study assessed the incremental costs of 4% tetrasodium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) compared with taurolidine lock and heparin lock per quality-adjusted life-year (QALY) gained in children with intestinal failure from the healthcare payer and societal perspective. …

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