External ventricular drains in pediatric patients
QN Ngo, A Ranger, RN Singh, A Kornecki… - Pediatric Critical Care …, 2009 - journals.lww.com
Objective: To determine the indications and complications of external ventricular drain (EVD)
placement in pediatric patients. Design: Retrospective chart review. Setting: University …
placement in pediatric patients. Design: Retrospective chart review. Setting: University …
Indications for pediatric external ventricular drain placement and risk factors for conversion to a ventriculoperitoneal shunt
CT Walker, JJ Stone, M Jacobson, V Phillips… - Pediatric …, 2013 - karger.com
Background/Aims: The external ventricular drain (EVD) is commonly used for the treatment
of hydrocephalus and intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring. In this study, we retrospectively …
of hydrocephalus and intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring. In this study, we retrospectively …
Risk factors associated with infections and need for permanent cerebrospinal fluid diversion in pediatric intensive care patients with externalized ventricular drains
AA Topjian, A Stuart, AA Pabalan, A Clair, TJ Kilbaugh… - Neurocritical care, 2014 - Springer
Abstract Background Externalized ventricular drains (EVDs) are commonly used in pediatric
intensive care units (PICU) but few data are available regarding infection rates, infection …
intensive care units (PICU) but few data are available regarding infection rates, infection …
The insertion and management of external ventricular drains: an evidence-based consensus statement: a statement for healthcare professionals from the Neurocritical …
HI Fried, BR Nathan, AS Rowe, JM Zabramski… - Neurocritical care, 2016 - Springer
External ventricular drains (EVDs) are commonly placed to monitor intracranial pressure and
manage acute hydrocephalus in patients with a variety of intracranial pathologies. The …
manage acute hydrocephalus in patients with a variety of intracranial pathologies. The …
Infection incidence associated with external ventriculostomy placement: a comparison of outcomes in the emergency department, intensive care unit, and operating …
G Kohli, R Singh, Y Herschman, A Mammis - World neurosurgery, 2018 - Elsevier
Background External ventricular drain (EVD) placement is a common neurosurgical
procedure used to control acute hydrocephalus and other neurosurgical complications. The …
procedure used to control acute hydrocephalus and other neurosurgical complications. The …
Direct demonstration of Staphylococcus biofilm in an external ventricular drain in a patient with a history of recurrent ventriculoperitoneal shunt failure
P Stoodley, EE Braxton Jr, L Nistico… - Pediatric …, 2010 - karger.com
External ventricular drains (EVD) are associated with a high infection rate. Early detection of
infection is frequently problematic due to a lack of clinical signs and the time period required …
infection is frequently problematic due to a lack of clinical signs and the time period required …
Pullout-proofing external ventricular drains
NL Whitney, NR Selden - Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics, 2012 - thejns.org
Object The authors describe a method of securing an external ventricular drain (EVD) to
prevent dislodgement and discourage CSF leakage and infection. Methods The EVD is …
prevent dislodgement and discourage CSF leakage and infection. Methods The EVD is …
Complication rates of external ventricular drain insertion by surgeons of different experience
Introduction Insertion of external ventricular drain (EVD) is a widely accepted, routinely
performed procedure for treatment of hydrocephalus and raised intracranial pressure. The …
performed procedure for treatment of hydrocephalus and raised intracranial pressure. The …
Postprocedural complications of external ventricular drains: a meta-analysis evaluating the absolute risk of hemorrhages, infections, and revisions
N Mahto, OP Owodunni, U Okakpu, SF Kazim… - World neurosurgery, 2023 - Elsevier
Background External ventricular drain (EVD) insertion is often a lifesaving procedure
frequently used in neurosurgical emergencies. It is routinely done at the bedside in the …
frequently used in neurosurgical emergencies. It is routinely done at the bedside in the …
External ventricular drain practice variations: results from a nationwide survey
GR Baum, KG Hooten, DT Lockney, KM Fargen… - Journal of …, 2017 - thejns.org
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 …
drain (EVD) insertion has yet to be standardized. The goal of this study was to survey the …