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Ventricular Drain

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IC85-0133
Language
English
Creator
Critical Care Emergency Resource Team

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) cushions the brain and spinal cord and sometimes requires the use of a ventricular drain. This pamphlet explains how the drain is inserted, what will happen when the drain is in place, the possible risks, and how the drain is taken out.

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