Abstract:Introduction
External Ventricular Drainage (EVD) is a neurosurgical technique used to lower the intercranial pressure while cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow is obstructed. The infection rate associated with the EVD insertion in the UK is 9.3%, with ventriculitis being the most common one. The aim of the audit was to compare our outcomes and infection rates and national standards and to implement an EVD Management protocol to improve patient outcome.
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