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Drug Update. Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Infections in Adult Patients.

Authors :
Wells, Diana L.
Allen, John M.
Source :
AACN Advanced Critical Care; Jan-Mar2013, Vol. 24 Issue 1, p6-14, 9p, 4 Charts
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article focuses on Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) Shunt Infections and its causes. It is suggested to intake prophylactic antibiotic to prevent those infections. Intravenous antimicrobial treatment regimens are mentioned for ventriculoperitoneal shunt infections along with causative pathogens. VP shunts are managed by removal of infected shunt and replacing it by temporary external ventricular drains (EVD).

Subjects

Subjects :
INFECTION prevention
INFECTION risk factors
RISK of prosthesis complications
ANTIBIOTICS
CEREBROSPINAL fluid
CEREBROSPINAL fluid shunts
HYDROCEPHALUS
INFECTION
CONTINUING education units
COMPLICATIONS of prosthesis
DISEASE incidence
DISEASE complications
ADULTS
DIAGNOSIS
PREVENTION

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Language :
English
ISSN :
15597768
Volume :
24
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
AACN Advanced Critical Care
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
85405501
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4037/nci.0b013e31827be1d1
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