EVD, transfer of child with: checklist

Patient name  _________________________

Weight           _________________________

• Transport Nurse 
  
  
• Nurse (If required)

• Trolley/Bed
  
  
• Pole to secure drain
  
  
• Portable monitor
  
  
• Oxygen cylinder
  
  
• Transfer Bags
  
  
• Anaesthetic/Resus drugs
  
  
• Volume/Blood products
  
  
• Mannitol 20%
  
  
• Pen Torch 

1. Assess patient parameters A, B, C and D.

2. Remove all unnecessary equipment.

3. Ensure drain insertion site secure and leak free.

4. Check EVD system

5. Before re-positioning the child for any reason, clamp the drain, re-establish zero point and unclamp the drain. Eg. Moving from trolley to bed.

6. During transit maintain drainage. EVD should be unclamped in ambulance or en-route to scan. Observe the drainage system at all times during transfer.

7. Ensure system when open is maintained vertical at all times.

8. Continually assess patients’ neurological status and all parameters.

1. Assess patient again A, B, C and D.

2. Move monitors prior to patient.

3. Clamp drain prior to moving patient.

4. Re-establish zero point and unclamp drain, maintaining vertical position 

5. If drain left clamped assess patients neurological status at all times. Drain should not be clamped for longer than 30 minutes.

6. Observe and monitor EVD system throughout period of transfer.

7. On return to unit ensure all safety checks undertaken.