Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Conditions
Keywords
Cerebral Spinal Fluid, Ventriculostomy, Subarachnoid hemorrhage, Vasospasm, Human Subjects
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to explore two currently accepted methods of intracranial pressure (ICP) management through cerebral spinal fluid (CRF) drainage for patients diagnosed with subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). This is a randomized observational study of two physician-prescribed approaches to managing ICP monitoring and CSF drainage for SAH patients. The study will enroll only those patients who have ICP monitoring. Because this is an observational study, there are no physical risks to the patient, the only risk is loss of confidentiality.
Detailed description
Patients diagnosed with subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) who require intracranial pressure (ICP) management through cerebral spinal fluid (CRF) drainage will be eligible for this study. Subjects will be randomized to receive one of two currently accepted methods of ICP management. The first is ICP monitoring with intermittent CSF drainage and the second is through continuous CSF drainage at set pressure thresholds.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Medtronic
Duke University
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Admitted to Duke University NCCU * Adult (18 years of age or older) * Primary diagnosis is Subarachnoid Hemorrhage * Intraventricular catheter in situ
Exclusion criteria
* Glasgow Coma Score = 3 * Hunt and Hess Score = 5 * Prisoners * Ventriculostomy \> 72 hours
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cerebral artery vasospasm | 14 days |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed