"A spinal cord injury results in much inflammation. This drain will help prevent excess inflammation in the brain."

"This is a temporary device that will be removed once the condition of the brain is improved."

"We can use this device to continuously monitor the intracranial pressure for improvement or worsening."

"The injuries your dad sustained are very painful. We can administer pain medication directly to the spinal cord this way."

"The drain will help remove excess cerebrospinal fluid that is causing the increased intracranial pressure."