Pilot trial: 8.4% sodium bicarbonate locks for infection prevention in pediatric intestinal failure.

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of sodium bicarbonate locks in preventing infections related to central lines in pediatric intestinal failure patients.
• Pilot trial design to assess the impact of sodium bicarbonate locks on infection rates.
• Participants include pediatric patients diagnosed with intestinal failure.
• Assessment of complications related to central line bloodstream infections (CRBSI).
• Sodium bicarbonate locks are identified as a safe intervention.
• Reduction in CRBSI-related complications observed in the participants.