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Traffic notice:  From 7 a.m. July 22 to 5 p.m. July 23, the westbound lanes on Bell Road near the QEII Halifax Infirmary will be closed. Only eastbound traffic will be permitted. 

Expect delays and allow extra time when visiting. The emergency department remains accessible via eastbound Bell Road.

Ventricular Drain

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IC85-0133
Language
English
Creator
Critical Care Emergency Resource Team

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) cushions the brain and spinal cord and sometimes requires the use of a ventricular drain. This pamphlet explains how the drain is inserted, what will happen when the drain is in place, the possible risks, and how the drain is taken out.

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