Ventroculoperitoneal shunts in the Emergency Department

Michael Ferras; NIck J McCauley; Latha Ganti; Bobby Desai; Trilok Stead

Ventroculoperitoneal shunts in the Emergency Department

Michael Ferras
, NIck J McCauley
, Latha Ganti
, Bobby Desai
, Trilok Stead

HCA Florida Ocala Hospital

HCA Healthcare

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Abstract

In this paper, we review the indications, complications, and pitfalls associated with ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunts. As most VP shunt problems initially present to the emergency department, it is important for emergency physicians to be well-versed in managing them. In the article, the possible reasons for shunt failure are explored and summarized using an infographic. We also examine potential clinical presentations of VP shunt failure.

Original language	American English
Journal	Emergency Medicine
State	Published - Feb 3 2020

Keywords

cerebrospinal fluid shunts
VP shunts
shunt failure
hydrocephalus

Disciplines

Emergency Medicine
Nervous System Diseases
Surgical Procedures, Operative

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Ventroculoperitoneal shunts in the Emergency Department

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