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Published on: October 14, 2022
Ventriculoperitoneal shunts: What nurses need to know
1Vincent M. Vacca, Jr., is adjunct faculty at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University in Boston, Mass.
Abstract:
A ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) is the most common type of implanted cerebrospinal fluid shunt system. Nurses may care for patients who have undergone shunt placement or revision. This article discusses the indications for VPS placement in adults, possible complications, and nursing care for patients following a shunt placement procedure.
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