A Guide to External Ventricular and Lumbar Drainage Care – Common Procedures but Not Recommended in the Medical Literature

External ventricular drains and lumbar drains, which are the most common points of contact for providers in neuropathy units, trauma rooms, and emergency departments, are often used to reduce intracranial pressure caused by cerebral hemorrhage due to serious trauma.
Covers indications, anatomy, preparation and technique for all drains, external ventricular and lumbar drains. The tips, procedures, and patient management help resolve problems that may arise in patients undergoing this procedure. The author explains in detail why these rivers are placed, why they are placed in certain places, how they are placed and what to do if they are not working properly. These general, easy-to-understand instructions include:

cerebrospinal fluid anatomy
Obstructive and communicating hydrocephalus
Measurement of intracranial pressure
Ventricular and lumbar entry points
MVE and LD equipment, patient placement, procedures and solutions

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