Reducing ventriculostomy-related infections to near zero: the eliminating ventriculostomy infection study

Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2012 Oct;38(10):459-64. doi: 10.1016/s1553-7250(12)38061-6.

Abstract

Implementation of a standard protocol and use of antibiotic-coated ventricular catheters helped reduce EVD-related infections from 9.2% to almost zero at the University of Florida. This project demonstrated the success of creating a task force to identify areas of improvement, implement solutions, and monitor the outcomes.

MeSH terms

  • Catheter-Related Infections / prevention & control*
  • Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts*
  • Checklist
  • Clinical Protocols*
  • Drainage
  • Humans
  • Organizational Case Studies
  • Quality Improvement
  • Ventriculostomy*