SAQ 1321 – Child with VP shunt, headache and vomiting

A 10-year-old girl presents to ED with headache and vomiting. She has hydrocephalus and a ventriculo-peritoneal shunt in situ.

Other than infection, list four complications associated with VP shunts.

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/ 4

You suspect VP shunt infection. List two organisms most commonly associated with this infection.

(Marked out of 2.0)

/ 2

List appropriate antimicrobial treatments, including route and dose.

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/ 2

Her headache and vomiting worsen and you suspect raised intracranial pressure. List four management options to reduce ICP.

(Marked out of 4.0)

/ 4

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