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Abhijit V Lele1, Preeti Sawant2, Samuel Neal Blacker3
1Departments of Anesthesiology, Neurology and Neurological Surgery, Neurocritical Care Service, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA.
Purpose Of Review:
This review describes the conceptualization and implementation of the External Ventricular Drain (EVD) Safety Campaign, a global patient safety initiative by the Society for Neuroscience in Anesthesiology and Critical Care. It summarizes recent literature on EVD insertion and maintenance, highlights opportunities to advance quality and safety in neuroanesthesiology, and outlines priorities and a framework for future work.
Recent Findings:
The Society for Neuroscience in Anesthesiology and Critical Care launched a global initiative to improve EVD management. EVD insertion and maintenance remain key areas of ongoing research and quality improvement, particularly in reducing complications.
Summary:
The EVD Safety Campaign provides a structured framework to improve care delivery and patient outcomes worldwide. Continued focus on standardization, education, and complication reduction, especially infection prevention, will be essential to advancing the field.
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