Rapid Versus Gradual Weaning of External Ventricular Drain: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: The insertion of an external ventricular drain (EVD) is one of the most common neurosurgical procedures. Whether the weaning method (gradual or rapid) influences the ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) insertion rate has not been conclusively established. The aim of this study is to provide a systematic literature review and conduct a meta-analysis of studies comparing gradual with rapid EVD weaning regarding VPS insertion rate. Articles were identified by searching the Pubmed/Medline, Embase, and Web of Science databases throughout October 2022. Two independent researchers assessed the studies for inclusion and quality. We included randomized trials, prospective cohort studies, and retrospective cohort studies, which compared gradual and rapid EVD weaning. The primary outcome was VPS inserti

SUBMITTER: Ebel F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10499951 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature