Do you routinely check CSF cell counts and cultures on patients with external ventricular drains to monitor for infection?
Especially in the setting of SAH/ICH with intermittent fevers
Answer from: at Academic Institution
I think protocols still vary widely by institution, but we only check CSF cell counts and cultures from an EVD if there is a clinical concern for hospital-acquired meningitis/ventriculitis. It is clear that the more times you access the EVD setup for CSF collection, you are increasing the risk for i...