Brain hemorrhage, weakness, performed EVD. What treatment further?
Patient: hi , i want an advise. My dad fell in the bathroom on 30th Nov 2012 and was hospitalized . he was diagnosed for Brain Hemorrhage and right side weakness. we performed EVD extra ventricular drain to drain the excess fluid . according to the doc my dad was not stable enough for a shunt . he was in the hospital for 36 days and the docs requested to take him home . now he has been discharged he is awake but no movement as such .. can you advise what treatment should we go for Doctor: Hi,  Thank you for posting your q Urey.  At this stage, your dad requires regular exercises under the guidance of a physiotherapist. He should be made to sit, stand and walk with support.  He would also benefit from cognitive stimulation. Family members should talk to him, tell him about various events in the family, etc. He should be also made to listen to songs, bhajans, etc.   In addition, you should take care of his food and nutrition, with the help of a dietician.  Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist