ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt
A ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt is a cerebral shunt used to treat hydrocephalus. The shunt removes excess cerebrospinal fluid. In pediatric patients, untreated hydrocephalus can lead to many adverse effects including increase irritabilities, chronic headaches, learning difficulties, visual disturbances, and in more advanced cases severe mental retardation. This review describes the indications of VP shunts, and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in the management of these patients.
Objectives:
- Identify the management considerations for patients with a VP shunt.
- Outline the typical presentation of a patient with a VP shunt malfunction.
- Recall the complications associated with the placement of a VP shunt.
- Outline the importance of improving care coordination among interprofessional team members to improve outcomes for patients undergoing insertion of a VP shunt.
About The Package
A ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt is a cerebral shunt used to treat hydrocephalus. The shunt removes excess cerebrospinal fluid. In pediatric patients, untreated hydrocephalus can lead to many adverse effects including increase irritabilities, chronic headaches, learning difficulties, visual disturbances, and in more advanced cases severe mental retardation. This review describes the indications of VP shunts, and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in the management of these patients.
Objectives:
- Identify the management considerations for patients with a VP shunt.
- Outline the typical presentation of a patient with a VP shunt malfunction.
- Recall the complications associated with the placement of a VP shunt.
- Outline the importance of improving care coordination among interprofessional team members to improve outcomes for patients undergoing insertion of a VP shunt.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
1.Room Rent
2.Cost of Surgery
3.Consultation by Primary Team in Package
days,
4. Basic Investigations.
Exclusions
1.Overstay more than package days
2. Any other Speciality Consultations
3. Special Equipment
4. Additional Procedure/Surgery.
5. accommodation of more than 2 days
Accommodation
HOTEL BOMBAY INTERNATIONL
Nearby Wockhardt Hospital Kedy Compound Nagpada Junction Maharashtra-400008
A smooth check-in/check-out process, flexible policies and friendly management garner great customer satisfaction for this property. The Hotel has standard Check-In time as 12:00 PM and Check-Out time as 11:00 AM .An extra bed will be provided to accommodate any child/any additional guest included in the booking for additional charges. (Subject to availability)
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ROOM STAY WITH BASIC ITENARY
About The Treatment
A Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) Shunt is a medical device that relieves pressure on the brain caused by fluid accumulation.
VP shunting is a surgical procedure that primarily treats a condition called hydrocephalus. This condition occurs when excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) collects in the brain's ventricles. CSF cushions your brain and protects it from injury inside your skull. The fluid acts as a delivery system for nutrients that your brain needs, and it also takes away waste products. Normally, CSF flows through these ventricles to the base of the brain. The fluid then bathes the brain and spinal cord before it's reabsorbed into the blood.
When this normal flow is disrupted, the buildup of fluid can create harmful pressure on the brain's tissues, which can damage the brain. Doctors surgically place VP shunts inside one of the brain's ventricles to divert fluid away from the brain and restore normal flow and absorption of CSF.