How long will I need the ventriculostomy?
Briefly: The duration of therapy is different for each patient because the reasons for needing a ventriculostomy vary from case to case. We will closely monitor the ventriculostomy output and pressures so we can wean the system off at the earliest signs of readiness.
In Detail: Hydrocephalus may be caused by different reasons. Different causes require different lengths of therapy, and some causes might not resolve during the hospital stay at all . We evaluate each patient daily, and based on the head pressure readings and the amounts of drainage, we make adjustments. Our goal is to wean the system off as soon as possible.
To test whether the CSF flow is normalizing, we raise the height of the drain point (increasing the size of the hill the fluid must climb) step-by-step over several days. If the drainage stops, the head pressures stay normal, and the patient’s condition is unchanged, we can clamp the drain system for a final 24 hour evaluation period. If everything stays stable during this final stage, we can remove the ventriculostomy.
How long will I need the ventriculostomy?Briefly: The duration of therapy is different for each patient because the reasons for needing a ventriculostomy vary from case to case. We will closely monitor the ventriculostomy output and pressures so we can wean the system off at the earliest signs of readiness.In Detail: Hydrocephalus may be caused by different reasons. Different causes require different lengths of therapy, and some causes might not resolve during the hospital stay at all . We evaluate each patient daily, and based on the head pressure readings and the amounts of drainage, we make adjustments. Our goal is to wean the system off as soon as possible.To test whether the CSF flow is normalizing, we raise the height of the drain point (increasing the size of the hill the fluid must climb) step-by-step over several days. If the drainage stops, the head pressures stay normal, and the patient’s condition is unchanged, we can clamp the drain system for a final 24 hour evaluation period. If everything stays stable during this final stage, we can remove the ventriculostomy.
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