Do you routinely check CSF cell counts and cultures on patients with external ventricular drains to monitor for infection?
Especially in the setting of SAH/ICH with intermittent fevers
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Neurology · UC Davis Health
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I think protocols still vary widely by institution, but we only check CSF cell counts and cultures from an EVD if there is a clinical concern for hospital-acquired meningitis/ventriculitis. It is clear that the more times you access the EVD setup for CSF collection, you are increasing the risk for i...
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