Emergency Point-of-Care Ultrasound Identification of Pediatric Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Malfunctions

Emergency Point-of-Care Ultrasound Identification of Pediatric Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Malfunctions

ABSTRACTVentriculoperitoneal shunt malfunctions should be accurately and efficiently diagnosed. In this case series, we describe the use of point-of-care ultrasound to rapidly identify pediatric ventriculoperitoneal shunt tubing fracture, obstruction, and infection.

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Veröffentlicht in:Pediatric emergency care 2018-01, Vol.34 (1), p.61-63
Hauptverfasser: Shellshear, Deborah, Snelling, Peter James, O’Brien, Adam, Barrett, Michael Joseph
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adolescent
Emergency Service, Hospital
Equipment Failure
Female
Humans
Hydrocephalus - surgery
Infant
Male
Point-of-Care Systems
Ultrasonography - methods
Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt - adverse effects
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Zusammenfassung:ABSTRACTVentriculoperitoneal shunt malfunctions should be accurately and efficiently diagnosed. In this case series, we describe the use of point-of-care ultrasound to rapidly identify pediatric ventriculoperitoneal shunt tubing fracture, obstruction, and infection.
ISSN:0749-5161
1535-1815
DOI:10.1097/PEC.0000000000001372