Placement of an External Ventricular Drain
Rimal H. Dossani, Devi Prasad Patra, Danielle Terrell, Brian J. Willis
Abstract
Placement of an external ventricular drain allows cerebrospinal fluid to drain from the ventricles to an external collecting system. An EVD is used to both diagnose and treat raised intracranial pressure. This video describes the indications for and technique for placement of an EVD.
Topics & Concepts
External ventricular drainMedicineCerebral ventricleIntracranial pressureCerebrospinal fluidBrain drainCardiologySurgeryInternal medicineDemographic economicsEconomicsCerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalusTraumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular DisturbancesNeurosurgical Procedures and Complications