ABSTRACT
This chapter provides information for performing ventriculostomy. It begins with a case scenario of a 48-year-old man who is presented with severe headache, and a head CT scan reveals dense subarachnoid hemorrhage. The chapter then includes details on indications, contraindications, and information about supplies, positioning and technique. Pearls and pitfalls are also incorporated, providing additional insights and practical advice not always available in other textbooks or articles. Suspected ventriculitis should be managed with vancomycin and a third-generation cephalosporin.
