Abstract Objective External ventricular drains (EVDs) are used to treat elevated intracranial
pressure, with or without associated hydrocephalus. EVDs are often placed using freehand …

Background External ventricular drain (EVD) insertion is often a lifesaving procedure
frequently used in neurosurgical emergencies. It is routinely done at the bedside in the …

Hospital administrators are shifting care delivery models toward an approach that uses more
caregivers in the form of mid‐level providers (MLPs), such as nurse practitioners, physician …

Background Insertion of external ventricular drain (EVD) is one of the most common
neurosurgical procedures performed worldwide. This is generally performed freehand, on …

The global shortage of skilled anaesthesiologists, surgeons and obstetricians is a leading
cause of high unmet surgical need. Although anaesthetic and surgical task-shifting are …

Objective The setting of external ventricular drainage (EVD) is one of the most frequent
procedures in the neurosurgical practice. However, complication risks of this procedure may …

Abstract Purpose of Review Although external ventricular drains (EVDs) are widely used,
there is a lot of variability in how they are managed. This review will provide an update on …

Introduction: External ventricular drain (EVD) placement is the gold standard for managing
acute hydrocephalus. Freehand EVD, using surface anatomical landmarks, is performed for …

Purpose: To assess accuracy, the frequency of hemorrhagic complications and computed
tomography (CT) radiation dose parameters in pediatric patients undergoing landmark …

Background An external ventricular drain (EVD) is typically indicated in the presence of
hydrocephalus and increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Procedural challenges have …