| Temporary catheters which can be easily substituted | Short‐course antibiotic monotherapy (1‐2 wk) and replace the catheter |
| Temporary catheters in complicated patients with a high risk of an adverse result following catheter replacement | Long‐term therapy with two antibiotics and maintain the catheter in situ with constant monitoring |
| Permanent tunnelled hemodialysis catheters | Long course (2‐4 wk) with at least two intravenous antibiotics, combined with “locked‐in” therapy; retaining the catheter with constant monitoring |
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