Disinfection with chlorhexidine is more effective than ethanol for buttonhole cannulation in arteriovenous fistula: a randomized cross-over trial

Abstract Background A patient’s normal skin flora is most often the origin of arteriovenous fistula (AVF) infections. When the buttonhole cannulation technique is used, the risk of these types of infections increases. The most effective disinfectant should be used to prevent AVF infections, but evid...

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Main Authors: Karin Staaf, Vendela Scheer, Lena Serrander, Anders Fernström, Fredrik Uhlin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-025-04230-z
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