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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