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Acronyms

warning

"The primary indication for EVD insertion is raised intracranial pressure and acute hydrocephalus, when rapid CSF diversion is required ³."

Line 3:31 · 'EVD' has no definition. Spell it out if it's unfamiliar to the audience.

"EVD malfunction"

Line 32:8 · 'EVD' has no definition. Spell it out if it's unfamiliar to the audience.

"EVD malposition"

Line 33:8 · 'EVD' has no definition. Spell it out if it's unfamiliar to the audience.

Inline EG

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"EVDs are used for temporary CSF diversion, ICP monitoring, and bridging to definitive CSF diversion procedures (e.g. ventriculoperitoneal shunt)."

Line 12:115 · Consider replacing a bracketed e.g. with an inline e.g. after a comma.

"absence of complications (e.g. haemorrhage, malposition)"

Line 27:33 · Consider replacing a bracketed e.g. with an inline e.g. after a comma.

"intracranial haemorrhage (e.g. subdural, intraventricular)"

Line 34:40 · Consider replacing a bracketed e.g. with an inline e.g. after a comma.

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