Ventriculostomy related infection in intensive care unit: Diagnostic criteria and related conditions

Conclusions CSF routine cultures and biochemical studies are not recommended to diagnose VRI. Clinical signs, external ventricular drain manipulation and a drainage insertion over a week justify the routine measurement of proteinorrachia, glycorrhachia and the ratio of glycorrachia/glycemia.
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research