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policy : Nursing Policy: External Ventricular Drainage Systems (EVD)

Consolidates nursing requirements, standard work, and manufacturer's instruction information for External Ventricular Drainage Systems (EVD). [contact Dea Mahanes]

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  1. effective date:

    April 26, 2022

  2. content:

     

  3. related or referenced content:

    PRACTICE ALERT:  

    Cranial Access Kits & Drainage Systems substitution needed -
    Beginning 12/20/2021, Integra Codman AccuDrain systems are replacing Medtronic Becker drains.

     

     

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    SPECIAL REFERENCES FOR COVID-19

    Check the COVID Resource Website for more guidance documents & newer versions.

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document owner:   Dea Mahanes
effective date:   April 26, 2022
keywords:   External Ventricular Drain
EVD
ventriculostomy
intraventricular catheter
intracranial pressure
ICP
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