A relationship between duration of catheterization and infection seems to be present. However, this relationship is not linear. There is an extremely low daily infection rate that rises over the initial 4 days but then remains relatively constant even with prolonged catheter use. Clinical decisions to continue ventricular catheterization should reflect this low daily risk of infection, which does not seem to increase with extended catheter use.

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To show clinical benefit in the main outcome measures by the use of a standardized protocol for identification, characterization, and treatment of alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) in postoperative patients with head and neck cancer.

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