The external ventricular drain (EVD) bedside procedure, like the placement of the lumbar drain (LD), is one of the most commonly performed procedures conducted in neurocritical care units, trauma units, and emergency departments-often in life-saving circumstances. A collaborative approach between members of the medical team is necessary to successfully place, manage and troubleshoot issues with EVDs and LDs. External Ventricular and Lumbar Drains is an essential guide to the indications, placement, and management for both types of drains. In detail, the authors explain why these drains are placed, why they are placed in certain locations, how they are placed, how to identify complications, and what steps to lake when there is a malfunction. Examples from their own training and experience offer additional insight into these procedures. This book is intended for members of the medical team assisting with patient care, including advanced practice providers, attending physicians, critical care nurses, transport medics, interventional radiologists, and medical students. External Ventricular and Lumbar Drains covers: Cerebraspinal fluid anatomy, Obstructive and communicating hydrocephalus, Intracranial pressure monitoring, Ventricular and lumbar entrance points, EVD and Ld equipment, patient positioning, procedure, and troubleshooting.