Adverse Events
infections, skin infection
INFECTIONS, SKIN INFECTION
One patient was reported to develop an increasing gradient of more than 5 mm Hg in ICP readings from the external ventricular drain and the lumbar drain, prohibiting continuation of lumbar drainage. One patient developed a local skin infection at the entrance of the lumbar drain requiring surgical excision. In 1 patient, the lumbar drain was torn off, requiring surgical removal. No difference was noted for the rate of suspected infections (