External Ventricular and Lumbar Drain Device Infections in ICU Patients: A Prospective Multicenter Italian Study

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Abstract

Use of external ventricular drains and lumbar catheters is associated with a risk of ventriculitis and meningitis ranging from 2% to 24% because of lack of standardized diagnostic criteria. We evaluated the prevalence of ventriculitis or meningitis in 13 Italian ICUs.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1630-1637
Number of pages8
JournalCritical Care Medicine
Volume43
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015

Keywords

  • Blood Glucose
  • Catheters
  • Cerebral Ventriculitis
  • Cerebrospinal Fluid
  • Critical Care
  • Intensive Care Units
  • Meningitis

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