The doctor will place the ventric either during surgery in the operating room or, hospital room. The procedure takes less than an hour and does not require general anesthesia.
Medication will be used if needed to prevent pain. A small area of the head will be shaved and cleaned. A cloth drape will be placed over the head to keep the area sterile. After numbing the scalp, the doctor will make a small hole in the top of your head. Then, a narrow plastic tube will be placed into the ventricle of the brain. This tube is connected to a drainage bag and monitoring system. allowing the healthcare team to observe the head pressures and drain off excess fluid from the brain as needed. The tube will be held in place with some stitches. It may be covered with a dressing to keep it clean