Enhanced Drainage
Current drainage systems, such as external ventricular drains (EVDs), are vital tools in managing a patient’s ICP during neurocritical care situations. By draining excess fluid, an EVD plays a critical role in stabilizing the intracranial pressure (ICP) of these critically ill patients, which can facilitate recovery. Unfortunately, EVDs are generally primitive systems that rely solely on gravity alone, and as a result, they have been plagued by blockages that can lead to inefficient drainage and other complications.