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    HH-I-70 VP Shunt - Care at Home

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    A ventricular (ven-TRICK-you-lar) shunt is a small tube that has been placed in your child's head. The shunt carries extra fluid from the head to the abdomen to be absorbed. Your child will soon be ready to leave the hospital.

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    HH-I-70 VP Shunt - Care at Home

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    A ventricular (ven-TRICK-you-lar) shunt is a small tube that has been placed in your child's head. The shunt carries extra fluid from the head to the abdomen to be absorbed. Your child will soon be ready to leave the hospital.

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    A ventricular (ven-TRICK-you-lar) shunt is a small tube that has been placed in your child's head. The shunt carries extra fluid from the head to the abdomen to be absorbed. Your child will soon be ready to leave the hospital.

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    HH-I-70 VP Shunt - Care at Home

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    Ibraheim Alwaraqi
    A ventricular (ven-TRICK-you-lar) shunt is a small tube that has been placed in your child's head. The shunt carries extra fluid from the head to the abdomen to be absorbed. Your child will soon be ready to leave the hospital.

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    VP SHUNT: CARE AT HOME

    A ventricular (ven-TRICK-you-lar) shunt is a small tube that has been placed in your child's head
    (Picture 1). The shunt carries extra fluid from the head to the abdomen (Picture 2) where it is
    absorbed. Your child will soon be ready to leave the hospital. Here are a few things you will
    need to know to care for your child at home:

    PROTECTING THE SHUNT AREA Shunt valve (bubble)


    For infants only: To prevent skin breakdown
    over the shunt, keep your baby from resting
    his head on the shunt side for one month.
    Place your baby on his side with the side of
    the head that has the shunt turned up.
    Picture 1 The shunt.
    Shunt
    THINGS TO WATCH FOR valve
    Watch for signs of intracranial (in-tra-KRAY-
    nee-al) pressure. Intracranial pressure occurs
    if the shunt is not working properly and
    fluid builds up inside the head.
    The signs of intracranial pressure are:
    Change in your child's behavior, such as
    irritability (crankiness)
    Nausea (upset stomach)
    Vomiting (throwing up)
    Complaints of headache or stiff neck
    More sleepy than usual Diaphragm
    Staggering or swaying while walking
    Weakness on one side of the body
    Convulsions (seizures)
    Fever over 101°F rectally (in baby’s
    bottom) Picture 2 The VP (Ventriculo-Peritoneal) shunt
    carries extra fluid to the abdomen to be
    Eye changes (crossed eyes, droopy eyelids,
    absorbed.
    unequal pupils)
    Blurred or double vision
    Increased head size, especially if the child
    is under 18 months of age
    Tense (very firm) or bulging fontanel (soft
    spot) in a child under 18 months

    HH-I-70 8/78, Revised 9/04 Copyright 1978-2004, Nationwide Children’s Hospital


    VP Shunt Page 2 of 2

    CONSTIPATION
    The child with a VP shunt (a shunt that goes to the abdomen) must have regular bowel
    movements. Constipation (hard, rock-like stools) may cause the shunt to not work properly.
    Signs of intracranial pressure may develop.
    Your child must have a bowel movement every day or every other day. Please call your child's
    doctor if your child does not have regular bowel movements.
    Your child should have a healthy, balanced diet. Try increasing the fiber in the diet to avoid
    constipation.

    BATHING
    Follow your doctor’s instructions for care of the stitches.
    Incision
    You may give your child sponge baths daily.

    ACTIVITY
    Your child should be treated as a normal
    child and allowed to play as he usually does,
    except that he should not take part in
    contact sports (Picture 3). Avoid hitting,
    bumping or rubbing the incision until your
    child’s check-up with doctor. Avoid tight
    head bands or hats that may put pressure on
    shunt. Picture 3 Let your baby play normally.

    WHEN TO CALL THE DOCTOR


    Call your child's doctor if:
    You notice any of the signs that the shunt is not working (refer to signs of intracranial pressure
    listed on page 1).
    Sores, redness, or swelling appear over the shunt.
    You have any questions or concerns.

    FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENT
    Your doctor will want to examine your child 1 or 2 weeks after leaving the hospital. It is
    important to keep this appointment and all future appointments.
    Please call your doctor's office for an appointment (phone) __________________________.
    If you have any questions, be sure to ask your doctor or nurse.

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