What is the ventricular drainage?
Ventricular drainage indicates the process of pulling cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the brain to relieve the pressure inside the skull. The thin plastic tube, called the catheter, is placed in the ventricles in the brain that contains liquid. The catheter is attached to the drainage bag in front of the body where the liquid is collected.
For various reasons, external chamber drain (EVD) may be necessary. It is possible that the natural system of CSF surplus no longer works properly and an external drainage route is needed. Alternatively, CSF could be infected and drainage is required to remove this infection. CSF can also be removed from the brain to generally alleviate intracranial pressure (ICP). Many health conditions, including brain tumors, aneurysms, tensions, abscesses, shuntists and brain infections, can lead to the need for EVD. They are inserted by a neurosurgeon in the operating room, while the patient is under general anesthesia. In general, a small area is shaved on the head and the doctor will make a small cut in the scalp. Through this cut is a doctorAble to insert the tube into the brain area containing the chamber. The extra liquid that accumulates in this area can then be released into the outer collection bag. The tube is then stitched under the skin.
After the operation, the liquid in the collection bag is carefully monitored. System pressures and settings are evaluated to maintain the correct level of brain pressure. The severity and frequency of headaches as well as the temperature and analysis of the brain fluid is evaluated. Complications may occur in the form of infection or bleeding inside the brain. Other risks include meningitis, stroke, CSF leak and death.
How long the EVD remains placed in the Tient White, even if it is usually removed within 10 days. The chamber catheter is also removed while the patient is under general anesthesia. If the operation is not successful in alleviating the problem, a short circuit may be required.
long -term, there are usually no other effects than a small scarand where the catheter was inserted. Postoperative subsequent appointment with a doctor or neurosurgeon is often necessary to avoid adverse impacts and monitor the reason why the chamber drainage system was first needed.