A Review of External Ventricular Drain Placement at the Bedside Versus Operating Room

External Ventricular Drain Clinical Trial

Official title: A Review of External Ventricular Drain Placement at the Bedside Versus Operating Room

Status Active, not recruiting

Clinical Trial Summary

External ventricular drain (EVD) placement is a common neurosurgical procedure and provides a way to monitor intracranial pressure. EVDs are utilized in the management of a wide array of neurosurgical indications, such as subarachnoid hemorrhage, trauma, intraventricular hemorrhage, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks, and hydrocephalus.

Clinical Trial Description

External ventricular drain (EVD) placement is a common neurosurgical procedure and provides a way to monitor intracranial pressure. EVDs are utilized in the management of a wide array of neurosurgical indications, such as subarachnoid hemorrhage, trauma, intraventricular hemorrhage, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks, and hydrocephalus. While generally regarded as safe, EVDs are associated with a significant risk of complications, such as hemorrhage, infection, and improper placement resulting in a need for replacement and the patient undergoing an additional procedure.

Significant research has been conducted reducing these complications, with a major focus on issues with the procedure itself, instruments utilized for EVD placement, or post-procedure care of the EVD. To the knowledge, few investigations have focused on the EVD placement environment ( the operating room versus the bedside). Aim to evaluate the circumstances and complications rates associated with EVD placement between these two settings at Methodist Dallas Medical Center (MDMC). ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• External Ventricular Drain

• NCT number: NCT06139289
• Study type: Observational
• Source: Methodist Health System
• Status: Active, not recruiting
• Start date: September 19, 2022
• Completion date: September 19, 2024