Care bundle for patients with brain pressure monitors or drains
Part of Brain & nervous system, Infections clinical trials.
This trial tests a set of care steps (a 'bundle') to improve outcomes for patients who have a device that measures pressure inside the skull or a drain that removes fluid from around the brain. The goal is to see if these steps reduce complications and help recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have a catheter that measures pressure inside your skull (intracranial pressure monitor) or a tube that drains fluid from around your brain (external ventricular drain).
- You can be included in the study as soon as the device is placed — there is no waiting period.
- Brain death is not suspected or confirmed.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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