U.S., June 3 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07619625) titled 'Care Bundle to Limit External Ventricular Drain Associated iNfections' on May 26.
Brief Summary: The aim of our study is to reduce the incidence of External ventricular drain (EVD)-related infections by implementing a bundle of measures including updated care protocoles and training of residents, nurses and nurses assistants. At Nice University Hospital, we are conducting a retrospective study showing a 22% infection rate associated with EVD. The identified pathogens are mainly transmitted by manual contact. Additionnally, high turnover among paramedical staff and sometimes rapid training may contribute to infection ocurrence. We hyp...