D/c EVD

How to remove EVD

MATERIALS
PROCEDURE
Materials: 
• sterile gloves
• 2 small chloroprep prep sticks
• Nylon 3-0s (have 2 ready, open 1)
• Straight kelly
• Suture removal kit
Do a mini time-out with yourself. Confirm the patient, room #, and location of drain you're removing!  
While Unsterile
Sterile
+/- post-pull CTH as warranted (per chief) - TELL NURSE AND PLACE ORDER