Subdural drain with Nelaton catheter and latex glove, a low-cost alternative and how to make it
The benefits associated with using a subdural drain during the evacuation of subdural hematomas are well-documented. In cases where prefabricated drains are not available, a handmade alternative can always be utilized. Materials are often readily available in every hospital, and the cost may not exceed 100 MXN (5 USD), making it at least 5 times cheaper than the cheapest prefabricated alternative. This solution is particularly beneficial for developing countries without access to prefabricated drains.
Authors
- Héctor Alonso Tirado-Ornelas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9538-5307)
- Carlos Antonio Cruz-Argüelles (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0422-3335)
- Jorge Arturo Santos-Franco (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7882-0154)
- Haziel Sandoval-Villalobos
- Juan Pablo Alonso-Del Toro
Institutions
- Centro Médico Nacional La Raza (MX)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Surgical Neurology International
- Published
- 2024-09-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.25259/sni_593_2024
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Neurosurgical Procedures and Complications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.37