Mastering External Ventricular and Lumbar Drains: A Comprehensive Guide

By Redi Rahmani, renowned expert in neurocritical care, comes a definitive guide to managing external ventricular and lumbar drains – a crucial yet often overlooked procedure in medical literature.

In neurocritical care units, trauma units, and emergency departments, external ventricular drains and lumbar drains are the most common point of contact with healthcare providers. These drains are used to relieve elevated intracranial pressure, typically caused by brain hemorrhage resulting from acute trauma.

What You’ll Learn

“External Ventricular and Lumbar Drains: Indications, Procedures, and Patient Care” is a thorough resource that covers:

• Cerebrospinal fluid anatomy and its significance in neurocritical care
• Obstructive and communicating hydrocephalus: understanding the differences and implications
• Intracranial pressure monitoring: techniques and best practices
• Ventricular and lumbar entrance points: anatomical considerations and procedure planning
• EVD and LD equipment, patient positioning, procedure, and troubleshooting: expert guidance for optimal outcomes

This comprehensive guide is designed to help healthcare professionals troubleshoot problems that can arise in patients undergoing external ventricular and lumbar drain procedures. With clear explanations and expert insights, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of why these drains are placed, why they’re placed in specific locations, how they’re placed, and what steps to take when there’s a malfunction.

Published by McGraw Hill LLC on October 6, 2023, this book is an essential resource for neurocritical care units, trauma units, and emergency departments. With its easy-to-understand language and detailed coverage, it’s an invaluable tool for healthcare professionals seeking to improve patient care and outcomes.

ISBN: 9781264268290, 9781264268283