Pause-and-Flush: could a simple change prevent dialysis catheter blockages?
Disease control
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This study tests whether a pulsatile flushing technique—giving saline in small bursts with short pauses—can reduce blockages in tunnelled central venous catheters used for haemodialysis. About 591 patients across 14 renal centres in Hong Kong will be assigned to one of two pause …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC