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Looking After A Loved One With A Cranial Drain (External Ventricular Drain)

Your loved one has had an external ventricular drain (EVD) installed. This fact sheet explains what you can do to help your loved one, both in hospital and at home.

Family and friends , Neurology

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Looking After A Loved One With A Cranial Drain (External Ventricular Drain)

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Quitting Smoking During My Hospital Stay

Staying active in the hospital - Recover better with exercise

Treating stroke with an intervention - Endovascular thrombectomy

Detecting Problems With Swallowing