3 Lumbar Puncture
R. Nick Hernandez, Neil Majmundar, and Amna Sheikh Abstract This chapter will discuss the indications and contraindications, relevant anatomy, technique, complications, and tips for performing a lumbar puncture. lumbar puncture…
1 External Ventricular Drain
David F. Slottje, Nitesh V. Patel, and Ira Goldstein Abstract External ventricular drains (EVDs) are a common and useful tool in the Neuro-ICU. Here the following topics related to insertion…
2 Shunt Tap and Shunt Externalization
Yehuda Herschman Abstract A shunt tap or externalization can be performed in various clinical scenarios – most commonly shunt obstruction or infection. Here the following topics related to shunt tap…
