TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Procedure Preparation A1 - Rahmani, Redi A1 - Lawton, Michael T. A1 - Vates, G. Edward Y1 - 2024 N1 - T2 - External Ventricular and Lumbar Drains: Indications, Procedures, and Patient Care AB - CHAPTER SUMMARYThe preparation for placement of external ventricular drains and lumbar drains is the same as the preparation for any other surgical procedure. An initial patient assessment is performed. The medical history and imaging of the patient are reviewed. Antithrombotic medication is reversed, and coagulopathy is managed. Then, the equipment is procured and prepared. Finally, the patient is positioned and prepped for surgery. SN - PB - McGraw Hill CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/11/03 UR - neurology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1201301644 ER -