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A Retrospective Analysis of EVD Infection Rates Following Stroke and Other Related Brain Injuries: Comparison of Emergency Room and ICU/OR Setting

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In this video, Harshit Tirala, a third-year medical student, presents an abstract of a retrospective quality analysis conducted at Montefiore Medical Center. The study aims to analyze the incidence of infections in patients following the placement of an external ventricular drain (EVD) and compares the rates of infections in the emergency room versus the ICU or OR setting. Secondary aims include comparing infection rates between stroke and non-stroke-related patients, and assessing the correlation between EVD conversion to ventricular peritoneal shunts and infection rates. The study found that EVD-related infections decreased significantly when EVDs were placed in the ICU or OR setting, and non-stroke-related patients had higher infection rates compared to stroke-related patients. Patients requiring EVD conversion were more likely to be diagnosed with an infection. The study emphasizes the importance of monitoring EVD-related infection rates for patient care. (No credits mentioned in the transcript).

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Harshit Terala

Keywords

infections

external ventricular drain

EVD

ICU

patient care