Clinical Pathway for Evaluation/Treatment of Children with Suspected Ventricular Shunt Obstruction or Infection
Adults
- Complete MSE if not eligible for admission
- Transfer to HUP
Posted: July 2014
Last Revised: May 2025
Authors: G. Heuer, MD; R. Marchese, MD; J. Zorc, MD; E. Schwartz, MD; T. Metjian, PharmD; K. Chiotos, MD;
L. Bell, MD; J. Huh, MD
Last Revised: May 2025
Authors: G. Heuer, MD; R. Marchese, MD; J. Zorc, MD; E. Schwartz, MD; T. Metjian, PharmD; K. Chiotos, MD;
L. Bell, MD; J. Huh, MD
Evidence
- Reduced Radiation in Children Presenting to the ED With Suspected Ventricular Shunt Complication
- 2017 Infectious Diseases Society of America’s Clinical Practice Guidelines for Healthcare-Associated Ventriculitis and Meningitis
- Diagnostic Accuracy of Non-Invasive Thermal Evaluation of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Flow in Shunt Malfunction