External ventricular drain use is associated with functional outcome in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage

External ventricular drain use is associated with functional outcome in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage

Abstract Purpose External ventricular drains (EVD) are commonly used in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) patients and can be life-saving by diverting cerebrospinal fluid. However, the overall relationship between EVD use and outcome is poorly understood. Methods In an exploratory analysis o...

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Main Authors: Sarah E. Nelson, Jose I. Suarez, Alexander Sigmon, Jun Hua, Casey Weiner, Haris I. Sair, Robert D. Stevens
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-06-01
Series:Neurological Research and Practice
Subjects:
Ventriculostomy
Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage
Sex difference
Outcome assessment
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s42466-022-00189-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s42466-022-00189-6

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