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The ventricular shunt tube is placed to drain fluid from the ventricular system in the brain to the cavity of the abdomen or to the large vein in the neck (jugular vein).
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What is the aftercare for a ventricular shunt operation?
To avoid infections at the shunt site, the area should be kept clean. Cerebrospinal fluid should be checked periodically by the doctor
What are possible risks of endolymphatic shunt treatment?
discomfort in the operated ear and the throat (from the breathing tube inserted during surgery), which can be controlled by such analgesic medications as meperidine
What are the differences of Long shunt vs short shunt generator?
In long shunt the shunt field winding is in parallel to both generator and series field. In short shunt the shunt field is in parallel to generator only.
Why shunt resistance is connected in the parallel?
Shunt means parallel only..................
What types of shunts are used for peritoneovenous shunting?
the Hyde shunt (1966-1974), LaVeen shunt (1974-1980), and Denver shunt
What does a ventricular shunt relieve?
A ventricular shunt relieves hydrocephalus
What is a ventricular shunt used for?
Ventricular shunt relieves hydrocephalus, a condition in which the ventricles are enlarged.
What condition does a ventricular shunt treat?
hydrocephalus
Can visual changes be related to a ventricular peritoneal shunt?
Yes
What is a shunt in the head?
A shunt is inserted in the head to relieve water pressure on the brain.
When is a ventricular shunt used?
When infection or disease causes an excess of CSF in the ventricles, the shunt is placed to drain it and thereby relieve excess pressure
What is the aftercare for a ventricular shunt operation?
To avoid infections at the shunt site, the area should be kept clean. Cerebrospinal fluid should be checked periodically by the doctor
What are the risks for a ventricular shunt operation?
Complications of shunting occur in 30% of cases, but only 5% are serious.
What are the risks of ventricular shunting?
Serious and long-term complications of ventricular shunting are bleeding under the outermost covering of the brain (subdural hematoma), infection, stroke, and shunt failure.
What does the foramen ovale of a fetus become after birth?
It gets obliterated, and hence the atrio-ventricular shunt no more remains functional.
Does a ventricular assist device have a dependency risk?
If VADs are inserted in both ventricles, the heart may become so dependent that the patient cannot be weaned from ventricular support.
What are the normal results for a ventricular shunt operation?
Of patients with normal pressure hydrocephalus who are treated with shunting, 25-80% experience long-term improvement.
