Subarachnoid infusion and shunt function
1973 ◽
Vol 38
(3)
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pp. 379-381
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Keyword(s):
✓ A simplified technique for subarachnoid cerebrospinal fluid infusion of Ringer's lactate is described and evaluated as a method for determining shunt patency. An infusion index (change in pressure divided by volume infused) of 11 or greater is highly suggestive of shunt occlusion while an index of 6 or less strongly suggests a patent shunt. Further accuracy results when a baseline index and pressure-volume-time curve are obtained at a time of known shunt patency and compared with subsequent infusions. Using these criteria, the proper evaluation of shunt patency has been made in 18 out of 19 verified shunt problems.
1970 ◽
Vol 33
(2)
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pp. 145-150
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2004 ◽
Vol 101
(6)
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pp. 1045-1048
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1981 ◽
Vol 55
(6)
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pp. 935-937
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1998 ◽
Vol 88
(2)
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pp. 237-242
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1981 ◽
Vol 55
(6)
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pp. 877-883
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1979 ◽
Vol 50
(5)
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pp. 677-681
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1977 ◽
Vol 46
(4)
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pp. 530-532
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2002 ◽
Vol 97
(3)
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pp. 607-610
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2002 ◽
Vol 96
(6)
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pp. 1013-1019
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1975 ◽
Vol 43
(5)
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pp. 631-633
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