Keywords

antisiphon valve, cerebrospinal fluid shunt, CSFoma, hydrocephalus, normal pressure hydrocephalus, peritonitis, pseudocyst, ventriculoperitoneal shunt

Authors

1. Vacca, Vincent M. Jr. MSN, RN, CCRN, SCRN, ENLS

Abstract

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.