External ventricular drainage timing in traumatic brain injury may result in better long-term functional outcomes

A study in the Journal of Neurotrauma shows that in patients with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) that need an external ventricular drain (EVD) insertion to control intracranial hypertension, early (<24-hours post-injury) insertion may result in better long-term functional outcomes.

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Alex Valadka , Jonathond Taylor , University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center , Association Between Early External Ventricular Drain Insertion , Deputy Editor , Texas Southwestern Medical , Functional Outcomes ,