What is an EVD?
A temporary system that allows drainage of CSF from the ventricles to an external closed system.
Caring for a patient undergoing EVD placement Great clinical guideline series by the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses
Preventing Infections When Placing EVDs (video)
Potential placement sites:
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| Paine's Point |
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| Fraizer's Point |
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| Kocher's Point |
If you are having trouble uploading the video, here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x49rY0tZpVI
Pic source: http://www.brain-surgery.us/Drain_Placement.html#kocher
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