2018年3月26日 · Hydrocephalus is a medical emergency and its treatment involves inserting an external ventricular drain (EVD) into one of the lateral ventricles of the brain to remove excess …

2021年9月16日 · EVD. The EVD has two major advantages: the ability to treat elevated ICP via CSF diversion and the ability to sample CSF. Note, though, EVDs are not the only way to …

2022年6月22日 · EVD insertion or removal. Both EVD insertion and removal carry significant risks of bleeding. Chemical DVT prophylaxis (i.e., s.q. heparin) should be held prior to insertion or …

We reviewed the most recent and relevant articles about indications, timing, management, and complications of EVD in neurocritical care, with particular interest in patients with …

Insertion of an External Ventricular Drain (EVD) is arguably one of the most common and important lifesaving procedures in neurologic intensive care unit. Various forms of acute brain …

2023年8月1日 · The nursing responsibilities for EVD management include monitoring for signs of infection or bleeding, dressing changes, assessing intracranial pressure, assessing the …

External ventricular drains (EVDs) are com-monly placed to monitor intracranial pressure and manage acute hydrocephalus in patients with a variety of intracra-nial pathologies.

ventricular drain (EVD) into one of the lateral ventricles of the brain to remove excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). This article discusses the essentials of nursing care for patients with …

External ventricular drain (EVD): A temporary system that allows drainage of cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) from the ventricles to an external closed system. Intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring: …

Clinical Review. An EVD is used to divert cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) primarily in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI), hydrocephalus, subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), meningitis, and …