Risk factors for complications in bolt-connected external ventricular drains

<p><strong><span lang="EN-US">Background:</span></strong><span lang="EN-US">&nbsp;This study aims to identify risk factors for the main complications following a bolt-connected external ventricular drain (EVD) insertion.</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="EN-US">Methods:</span></strong><span lang="EN-US"> Single-center cohort study.&nbsp;All patients who underwent bolt-connected EVD placement between March 2015 and February 2024&nbsp;were included. The complications analyzed were infection, hemorrhage, misplacement, obstruction, and accidental pull-out. The need for EVD replacement was also registered. Univariable and Cox regression multivariable analyses&nbsp;were performed.</span></p>