2018 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting-717. Calgary Shunt Protocol, an Adaptation of the Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network Shunt Protocol Reduces Risk of Shunt Infection in Children

717. Calgary Shunt Protocol, an Adaptation of the Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network Shunt Protocol Reduces Risk of Shunt Infection in Children

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Michael Yang presented research on the Calgary Shunt Protocol and the adaptation of the Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network's shunt protocol to reduce the risk of shunt infection in children. Shunt infection after surgery is a common complication, costing healthcare systems a significant amount. The study found that implementing the Calgary Shunt Protocol reduced shunt infection rates from 12.7% to 2.7%, with a compliance rate of 70%. Using chlorhexidine skin preparation and waiting at least 20 minutes between antibiotics and incision also contributed to reducing infection rates. The success of the protocol suggests that it can be effective in non-HCRN small-to-medium pediatric neurosurgery centers.

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Michael M.H. Yang, MD (Canada)

Keywords

Calgary Shunt Protocol

Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network

shunt infection

children

surgery complications