A Novel External Ventricular Drain Sensor to Improve Acquired Brain Injury Monitoring
Abstract
The insufficiency of current methods to capture the context and environment of neurocritical care can negatively impact patient outcomes. Insertion of an external ventricular drain (EVD) into the ventricles to monitor intracranial pressure (ICP) is a common lifesaving procedure for acquired brain injury patients. Yet, nursing interventions that significantly affect the measured ICP value, such as changing the EVD stopcock position, are poorly documented. Environmental factors like light and noise levels are not monitored as standard of care despite worse outcomes in patients affiliated with sensory sensitivities. Capturing these missing data is an essential first step toward quantifying their effects.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 2023
- Source ID
- 10.1093/milmed/usad136
Entities
People
- DaiWai Olson
- Dick Moberg
- Giovanni Kanter
- Victoria Gruen
- Zack Goldblum
Organizations
- Drexel University
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center