RT Book, Section
A1 Rahmani, Redi
A1 Lawton, Michael T.
A1 Vates, G. Edward
SR Print(0)
ID 1201301468
T1 Foreword
T2 External Ventricular and Lumbar Drains: Indications, Procedures, and Patient Care
YR 2024
FD 2024
PB McGraw Hill
PP New York, NY
SN 9781264268290
LK neurology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1201301468
RD 2023/12/09
AB Cerebral  spinal  fluid  (CSF)  diversion  via  external  ventricular  drain  (EVD)  or  lumbar  drain  (LD)  placement  is  frequently  the  first-line  neurosurgical  intervention  for  patients  with  acute  brain  injuries.  Drain  placement  allows  for  emergent  relief  of  brain  compression  and  intracranial  hypertension,  at  times  stabilizing  a  patient  for  the  operating  room  or  even  preventing  the  need  for  further  neurosurgical  intervention.  These  procedures  provide  the  benefits  of  CSF  drainage,  intracranial  pressure  monitoring,  and  intrathecal  medication  administration.  With  proper  insertion  and  management,  these  drains  can  remain  in  place  for  up  to  21  days  with  minimal  infection  risk.