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Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Placement

WHAT YOU Want TO KNOW:

Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt placement is a procedure to help remove excess fluid in your brain. The shunt consists of a catheter (tube), a valve, and a reservoir. The catheter is placed through the skull and to one of those ventricles (spaces) of their brain where the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) collects. It`s connected to a valve and to some other catheter that runs beneath your skin to the gut. The CSF flows out through the catheter and is absorbed in your body. The reservoir carries a small amount of the CSF until the valve opens. The valve can help control the amount of drainage.

DISCHARGE Guidelines:

Follow up with your primary healthcare provider or physician as guided:

You need to get back to own your stitches. Your primary healthcare provider or physician may check your progress. Write down your questions so you remember to ask them through your visits.

Wound maintenance:

Consult your primary healthcare provider or physician how to look after your surgical wounds.

Contact your primary healthcare provider or physician in case:

• Your wounds become bloated, red, more painful, or have pus coming from them.
• You`ve got questions or concerns about your condition or maintenance.

Look care immediately or call 911 when:

• Now you have a fever.
• Blood soaks through your bandage.
• You have nausea or vomiting.
• You might have a stiff neck or trouble thinking clearly.
• You might have a severe headache.
• You might own a seizure.

Further information

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