Comparison of a bolt-connected external ventricular drain with a tunneled external ventricular drain — a narrative review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s10143-021-01639-6
Abstract: External ventricular drain (EVD) is one of the most commonly performed neurosurgical procedures. EVD can be associated with high rates of complications like misplacement, iatrogenic hemorrhage, and CSF infection. Several modifications have been proposed in… read more here.
Keywords: external ventricular; evd; ventricular drain; bolt connected ... See more keywords
Intraventricular tension pneumocephalus after subarachnoid haemorrhage and removal of an external ventricular drain.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.10.157
Abstract: Pneumocephalus is defined as an accumulation of air or gas in the intracranial space. It is a common complication after skull surgery or craniofacial trauma, sometimes also caused by gas-producing organisms in the context of… read more here.
Keywords: intraventricular tension; pneumocephalus; ventricular drain; external ventricular ... See more keywords
Risk factors and outcomes associated with external ventricular drain infections.
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DOI: 10.1017/ice.2022.23
Abstract: BACKGROUND Insertion of an external ventricular drain (EVD) is a common neurosurgical procedure which may lead to serious complications including infection. Some risk factors associated with EVD infection are well established. Others remain less certain,… read more here.
Keywords: external ventricular; infection risk; infection; risk ... See more keywords
Pre-emptive intrathecal vancomycin therapy reduces external ventricular drain infection: a single centre retrospective case-control study
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DOI: 10.1080/02688697.2016.1229741
Abstract: Abstract Objectives: External ventricular drain (EVD)-related infection is a significant source of morbidity in neurosurgical patients. Recently, there has been a drive to adopt new catheters with bactericidal properties to reduce infection rates. We propose… read more here.
Keywords: control; pre emptive; infection; study ... See more keywords
Effectiveness of a Chlorhexidine Dressing on Silver-coated External Ventricular Drain–associated Colonization and Infection: A Prospective Single-blinded Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
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DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciy393
Abstract: Background Observational studies have shown that dressings containing chlorhexidine gluconate (CHX) lower the incidence external ventricular drain (EVD)-associated infections (EVDAIs). This prospective, randomized controlled trial (RCT) studies the efficacy of CHX-containing dressings in reducing bacterial… read more here.
Keywords: randomized controlled; chx; colonization; chlorhexidine ... See more keywords
External Ventricular Drain Placement Accuracy and Safety When Done by Midlevel Practitioners
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DOI: 10.1093/neuros/nyy090
Abstract: BACKGROUND External ventricular drains (EVDs) measure intracranial pressure, divert cerebrospinal fluid, and allow for orthotropic administration of pharmacologic agents. Currently, neurosurgeons and neurosurgery residents are the primary practitioners placing EVDs. Due to the urgency of… read more here.
Keywords: evd placement; safety; accuracy; placement ... See more keywords
Comparison of Suspected and Confirmed Internal External Ventricular Drain-Related Infections: A Prospective Multicenter United Kingdom Observational Study
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofac480
Abstract: Abstract Background Diagnosis of internal external ventricular drain (EVD)-related infections (iERI) is an area of diagnostic difficulty. Empiric treatment is often initiated on clinical suspicion. There is limited guidance around antimicrobial management of confirmed versus… read more here.
Keywords: united kingdom; internal external; related infections; external ventricular ... See more keywords
Development and Implementation of an Inexpensive, Easily Producible, Time Efficient External Ventricular Drain Simulator Using 3-Dimensional Printing and Image Registration.
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DOI: 10.1093/ons/opy142
Abstract: BACKGROUND External ventricular drain (EVD) placement is one of the most commonly performed procedures in neurosurgery, frequently by the junior neurosurgery resident. Simulators for EVD placement are often costly, time-intensive to create, and complicated to… read more here.
Keywords: external ventricular; time; time efficient; ventricular drain ... See more keywords
A Narrative Review of the Published Literature, Hospital Practices, and Policies Related to External Ventricular Drains in the United States: The External Ventricular Drain Publications, Practices, and Policies (EVDPoP) Study
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DOI: 10.1097/ana.0000000000000694
Abstract: Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. External ventricular drain (EVD) placement and management pose risks to neurocritically ill patients. Yet, little is known about EVD management or hospital EVD management practices and policies… read more here.
Keywords: external ventricular; evd; ventricular drain; evd associated ... See more keywords
Freehand external ventricular drain insertion – is there a learning curve?
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DOI: 10.25259/sni_151_2021
Abstract: Background: Accuracy of freehand insertion of external ventricular drains (EVDs) is influenced by many factors including etiology and presence of midline shift. We sought to assess if junior neurosurgical trainees’ performance in accurately inserting EVDs… read more here.
Keywords: external ventricular; accuracy; ventricular drain; insertion ... See more keywords
External ventricular drain practice variations: results from a nationwide survey.
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DOI: 10.3171/2016.9.jns16367
Abstract: OBJECTIVE While guidelines exist for many neurosurgical procedures, external ventricular drain (EVD) insertion has yet to be standardized. The goal of this study was to survey the neurosurgical community and determine the most frequent EVD… read more here.
Keywords: evd insertion; external ventricular; survey; ventricular drain ... See more keywords