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An external ventricular drain (EVD) is a temporary drain that drains cerebro-spinal fluid (CSF) from the lateral ventricles in the centre of the brain to an external reservoir. The EVD consists of a thin plastic tube (catheter) which is placed into the ventricles of the brain and connected to an external drainage system. The two main reasons EVDs are inserted are:
After the EVD has been inserted Your child will be observed closely and the drain will be set at a level specified by the surgeon. This may be 5cm, 10cm or 15cm above the level of the catheter tip (approximately at the level of the top of