Factors which influence the complications of external ventricular cerebrospinal fluid drainage

ConclusionGeneralized brain edema has a significant influence on misplacements in both groups. Midline shift lost its significance when considering only the patients in group 2. Patients under oral anticoagulation and antiplatelet therapy have increased odds of EVD-associated hemorrhage. Metal needles and polyurethane catheters are equivalent in terms of patient safety when there are no midline shift and generalized brain edema.
Source: Acta Neurochirurgica - Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research