title: Using a ventricular reservoir to instill amphotericin B.
abstract: Intrathecal administration of amphotericin B is the best method of eradicating intracranial fungal infections. The Ommaya reservoir provides an easy and practical method for fungicidal medication administration. Treatment of coccidioidomycosis with amphotericin B may be accomplished via an Ommaya reservoir. Astute nursing care is essential to prevent complications associated with this procedure.
authors.affiliation: Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California 90048.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: LePage
mesh_terms: D000666:Amphotericin B / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001922:Brain Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D002552:Cerebral Ventricles; D003047:Coccidioidomycosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D007278:Injections, Spinal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D008297:Male; D008581:Meningitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing; D008875:Middle Aged; D010347:Patient Care Planning
chemical_list: D000666:Amphotericin B