External ventricular drain dressings, a gap in the literature and clinical practice

Kristen Langhorne; Mary Heitschmidt

doi:10.29173/ijcc63

External ventricular drain dressings, a gap in the literature and clinical practice

Authors

Kristen Langhorne RN, BSN Rush University Medical Center
Mary Heitschmidt PhD, APRN, CCRN-K, FAHA Rush System for Health

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29173/ijcc63

Keywords:

critical care, external ventricular drain, dressing, surgical site

Abstract

This reflection article summarises the literature on external ventricular drain dressing care, highlighting the gaps in the literature and in clinical practice.

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Published

2023-12-01

How to Cite

Langhorne, K., & Heitschmidt, M. (2023). External ventricular drain dressings, a gap in the literature and clinical practice . International Journal of Critical Care, 17(3), 143–153. https://doi.org/10.29173/ijcc63