Reducing infections tied to brain drains in intensive care
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This trial tests a set of steps to lower the chance of infection when a brain drain (a tube that removes fluid from the brain) is placed. It aims to see if following every step carefully helps protect patients from infection.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older.
- You need to be getting care in the intensive care unit or intermediate care unit at Nice University Hospital.
- You must have had a brain drain put in at this hospital (not at another hospital).
- You cannot have a current brain infection.
- You cannot be under a 'do not resuscitate' or similar limitation of care order.
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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