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Reducing Pressure In The Skull With A Drain (External Ventricular Drain)

A drain will be installed on the skull of your loved one. This fact sheet tells you how this is done and the precautions to be taken to make sure everything goes well.

Treatments and surgical operations , Neurology

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Réduire la pression dans le crâne avec un drain - Le drain ventriculaire externe

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Reducing Pressure In The Skull With A Drain (External Ventricular Drain)

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Relaxation For Better Stress Management

Goals of care - Preparing for the conversation

Staying active in the hospital - Recover better with exercise

Looking After A Loved One With A Cranial Drain (External Ventricular D…