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Dig Into This Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Tap Scenario

Published on Tue Jul 16, 2019

Question: According to the op report, the surgeon inserted a small 23-gauge butterfly needle perpendicular to the patient’s skin into the reservoir. Soon after entry, the surgeon felt a drop-in resistance. He then slowly advanced the needle until its bevel was fully inside the reservoir. The surgeon securely held the needle to allow the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to enter the tubing. [...]
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