Vp Shunt Guide

Follow up after treatment of shunt infections in children.

Vp shunt guide. Ventriculoperitoneal vp shunt complications include blockage and infection early and prompt detection of shunt dysfunction is vital as delay can lead to markedly raised intracranial pressure coning and death. Your surgical team will help guide you with your specific lift ing restrictions after 6 weeks. Ventriculoperitoneal vp shunt surgical technique a ventriculoperitoneal vp shunt is a device used to drain extra cerebrospinal fluid csf from the brain and.

Complications of therapies for shunt infections in children. Bandage if a bandage is present it may be removed the. Tips and techniques for managing shunt infections in children.

General surgical strategies to avoid a shunt infection adrian caceres m d. Adults and children over the age of 2 may. Read through this guide at least once before your surgery.

It will also help you understand what to expect during your recovery. Vp shunts are likely to require replacement after several years especially in small children. The average lifespan of an infant s shunt is two years.