Overview

This educational webinar for nephrology nurses reviews current approaches to preventing catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) in patients receiving hemodialysis through central venous catheters (CVCs). The presentation explores infection prevention best practices, current guideline recommendations, and the role of catheter lock solutions. Attendees will gain a practical understanding of catheter-related infection risk, evidence supporting preventive strategies, and emerging data on antimicrobial catheter lock solutions to help support informed, evidence-based clinical decision-making in the dialysis setting.