Table 4.
Estimated cost analysis of the bedside ventriculostomy placement kits.
| Quantity | Unit Cost (USD) | Total Cost (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material | |||
| Cranial access kit | 1 | 295.00 | 295.00 |
| Chloraprep applicator | 2 | 3.03 | 6.06 |
| CSR wrap | 1 | 1.19 | 1.19 |
| Marker/ruler set | 1 | 2.19 | 2.19 |
| Suture: 3-0 silk | 1 | 4.41 | 4.41 |
| Suture: 3-0 nylon | 2 | 2.98 | 5.96 |
| Suture: 4-0 monofilament | 1 | 6.17 | 6.17 |
| Skin stapler | 1 | 7.50 | 7.50 |
| Telfa dressing | 1 | 0.22 | 0.22 |
| Sterile saline flush | 2 | 0.70 | 1.40 |
| Total cost using conventional kit | 330.10 | ||
| Total cost using power kit | 395.00 |
Caption: The supply costs were specific to the institution during the study period, and they could vary due to changes over time and with the institution. CSR, central service reprocessing.