Nosocomial Ventriculitis Causes | Medical Algorithm

Are you evaluating a patient with an intraventricular catheter?

Yes

Was proper sterile technique used at the time of catheter insertion?

Yes

Number of days that the catheter has been in place

days

Is CSF leaking around the catheter?

Yes

Is the catheter being manipulated frequently?

Yes

Is the catheter antibiotic-impregnated?

Yes

Are the dressings changed regularly (every 48 hours)?

Yes

Have the nurses been trained in how to properly change the dressing?

Yes

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Data complete?

Evaluation appropriate?

Number of risk factors for ventriculitis occurring

Number of protective measures to prevent ventriculitis

The risk of ventriculitis is

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Evaluation

Results

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Interpretation and Description

References

Next Steps in Evaluation

Diagnosis

Specialty

Objective

ICD-10

Nosocomial Ventriculitis Risk Factors | Intraventricular Catheter

Purpose: To identify risk factors associated with ventriculitis for a patient with an intraventricular catheter.

Evaluation

Results

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Interpretation and Description

References

Next Steps in Evaluation

Diagnosis

Specialty

Objective

ICD-10