The Importance of Proper Technique and Safety when Performing Lumbar Puncture and Ommaya Access

Dr. Amit Gupta on Instagram: "External ventricular drain (EVD) and Ommaya reservoir placement are important neurosurgical procedures used to manage raised intracranial pressure, hydrocephalus, intraventricular infections or hemorrhage. EVD provides continuous cerebrospinal fluid diversion and monitoring in acute emergencies. An Ommaya reservoir is better than EVD for long-term use, as it offers safer repeated intrathecal drug delivery and CSF sampling with lower infection risk and improved patie

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