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It depends. Most Ventriculoperitoneal ( VP for short) shunts may be implanted for life for the treatment of hydrocephalus ( excessive cerebral spinal fluid, or CSF, build up in the brain ). The type of shunt and the health problem it is treating will ultimately determine the length of implantation.
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What are the differences of Long shunt vs short shunt generator?
In long shunt the shunt field winding is in parallel to both generator and series field. In short shunt the shunt field is in parallel to generator only.
How long do VP shunts last?
My first shunt which was put in when I was 3 months old lasted me until I was 13 since then I have had over 70 revisions and I am lucky if I can get a full 2 years out of a shunt without having any problems
DifferEnces of long vs short shunt DC COMPOUND MOTORS?
the basic difference is ,in short shunt motor the series field winding wont carry any current under no load condition whereas in long shunt motors series winding will carry no load current.....
How do you use shunt in a sentence?
The word 'shunt' is both a noun (shunt, shunts) and a verb (shunt, shunts, shunting, shunted).Examples:He had to have a heart shunt put in. (noun)The engineer will shunt the train onto that track instead. (verb)
What is a ventriculoperitoneal shunt?
When a shunt drains to the abdomen
1.physiological shunt?
physiological shunt.
How long does it take to recover from a Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt operation?
The time it takes to recover from a Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt operation varies with each patient. It also depends on the success of the operation and how the patient responded to it.
What is advantages of Aryton Shunt?
What is advantages of Aryton Shunt??
What is called when a child has value shunt caused of water in the brain?
The shunt used for a person who has hydrocephalus ("water on the brain") is not called a "value shunt". It is usually called a "ventriculo-peritoneal shunt" or "VP shunt" for short. Sometimes a "ventriculo-atrial shunt" or "VA shunt" is used instead.
Is shunt a Medical Term?
Yes, shunt CAN be a medical term.
What does a ventricular shunt relieve?
A ventricular shunt relieves hydrocephalus
Is VP shunt adjustable?
Yes, a VP shunt is adjustable.
