Caring of Neurosurgical Patients with External Ventricular Drain

Authors

  • Roshani Mahat Annapurna Neurological Institute and Allied Sciences, Maitighar, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Amita Moktan Annapurna Neurological Institute and Allied Sciences, Maitighar, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Sanskriti Thapa Annapurna Neurological Institute and Allied Sciences, Maitighar, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Ranju Devkota Annapurna Neurological Institute and Allied Sciences, Maitighar, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Pravesh Rajbhandari Annapurna Neurological Institute and Allied Sciences, Maitighar, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Basant pant Annapurna Neurological Institute and Allied Sciences, Maitighar, Kathmandu, Nepal

Keywords:

Cerebrospinal fluid, External ventricular drain, ICP

Abstract

An external ventricular drain (EVD), also known as a ventriculostomy or
extraventricular drain, is a device used in neurosurgery to treat hydrocephalus
which can lead to raised intracranial pressure when the normal flow of
cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) inside the brain is obstructed. An EVD is a flexible plastic
catheter placed by a neurosurgeon or neurointensivist and managed by intensive
care unit (ICU) physicians and nurses. The purpose of external ventricular
drainage is to divert fluid from the ventricles of the brain and allow for monitoring
of intracranial pressure Nurses are responsible for the care of patients who have
external ventricular drains. This article explains how the drains work and discusses
key nursing considerations for their management.

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Author Biographies

Roshani Mahat, Annapurna Neurological Institute and Allied Sciences, Maitighar, Kathmandu, Nepal


Department of Nursing

Amita Moktan, Annapurna Neurological Institute and Allied Sciences, Maitighar, Kathmandu, Nepal


Department of Nursing

Sanskriti Thapa, Annapurna Neurological Institute and Allied Sciences, Maitighar, Kathmandu, Nepal


Department of Nursing

Ranju Devkota, Annapurna Neurological Institute and Allied Sciences, Maitighar, Kathmandu, Nepal


Department of Nursing

Pravesh Rajbhandari, Annapurna Neurological Institute and Allied Sciences, Maitighar, Kathmandu, Nepal

Department of Neurosurgery

Basant pant, Annapurna Neurological Institute and Allied Sciences, Maitighar, Kathmandu, Nepal

Department of Neurosurgery

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Published

2023-11-30

How to Cite

Mahat, R. ., Moktan, . A., Thapa, S. ., Devkota, R., Rajbhandari, P. ., & pant, B. (2023). Caring of Neurosurgical Patients with External Ventricular Drain . Annapurna Journal of Health Sciences, 1(2), 73–75. Retrieved from https://nepjol.info/index.php/ajhs/article/view/60236

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Nursing Note