External Ventricular Drain Treatment in India

Karan Patel, a 58-year-old construction site...

Karan Patel, a 58-year-old construction site foreman and father of three, was known for his robust health. His life changed when he developed a sudden, explosive headache while at work, followed by vomiting and confusion. Rushed to the ER, a CT scan revealed a subarachnoid hemorrhage from a ruptured brain aneurysm. The bleeding caused a dangerous buildup of cerebrospinal fluid (hydrocephalus), putting immense pressure on his brain. The neurosurgeon explained that an External Ventricular Drain (EVD) was critical to drain the excess fluid, relieve the pressure, and monitor his intracranial pressure while they planned treatment for the aneurysm. Karan was terrified, feeling his sense of control and role as a provider slipping away. The procedure itself, under local anesthesia, was a strange pressure followed by relief as the drain began to work. For days, he was in the Neuro ICU, connected to the drain, feeling vulnerable but stable. The EVD successfully managed the hydrocephalus, allowing his brain to recover. After a subsequent successful coiling of his aneurysm, the drain was removed. Karan's emotional journey was from sheer terror and helplessness to profound gratitude. The sight of the drain was a constant reminder of his fragility, but its function became a symbol of modern medicine's power to give him a second chance at life with his family.