Practicals · Paediatric Surgery · Neurosurgery
VP shunt chamber (reservoir) tap
- Type
- Procedure
- Curriculum level
- DrNB6 Phase 1-2: perform independently in adults, with assistance in children
Videos and resources
- VideoVentriculoperitoneal Shunt Tap Procedure & Blockage Diagnosis | shunt patency and radiology16:36
- PageVentriculoperitoneal Shunt Tap: Overview, Indications, Contraindicationsemedicine.medscape.com
- +44 more links
Links point to material published by others; SolvedPGSS does not host it. Check any technique against your department's protocol before you use it on a patient.
Where the curriculum asks for it
“ventricular shunt chamber tap” ( NBEMS DrNB direct 6-year curriculum, page 12)