Abstract
External ventricular drains are used to temporarily divert cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from an obstructed ventricular system. External catheter-associated bacterial infection is a common complication in patients with ventricular drains. Diagnosing ventricular catheter-associated infection can be difficult because of the primary neurological condition of the patient and the occurrence of an
Original language | English |
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Qualification | Doctor of Philosophy |
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Award date | 6 Dec 2023 |
Print ISBNs | 9789464696080 |
Publication status | Published - 2023 |