Clinical Procedure
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Ventriculostomy, permanent
Patients will likely be presenting with an extraventricular drain (EVD) in situ. If this has been clamped prior to the operation, assess neurological state to rule out acute elevation in ventricular pressure that may require surgical review.
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Duration 45-90mins
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If an EVD is insitu, this will be removed at the end of the case. This involves simply prepping the skin, withdrawing the EVD, and placing a suture.
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Stimulating moments are during laryngoscopy, craniotomy, and at the time the trochar is tunnelled under the skin to the abdominal wall.
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Considerations as for craniotomy
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