Show pageBacklinksCite current pageExport to PDFBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. [[External ventricular drainage]] for [[community-acquired meningitis]] or [[ventriculitis]] to measure and treat [[ICP]] may be indicated for [[coma]]tose patients who are not localizing pain ((Edberg M, Furebring M, Sjolin J, et al. Neurointensive care of patients with severe community-acquired meningitis. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 2011; 55:732–739)). [[EVD]] is sometimes employed for administering [[intrathecal]] [[antibiotic]]s. [[Decompressive craniectomy]] may be considered for ICP refractory to medical management and [[cerebrospinal fluid drainage]]. EVD may also be needed for [[acute hydrocephalus]], which is not uncommon with [[cryptococcal meningitis]] external_ventricular_drain_for_community-acquired_meningitis.txt Last modified: 2024/06/07 02:53by 127.0.0.1