Title

Pediatric Hydrocephalus

Authoring Organization

Endorsing Organization

Publication Month/Year

November 1, 2014

Last Updated Month/Year

July 31, 2023

Document Type

Guideline

External Publication Status

Published

Country of Publication

US

Inclusion Criteria

Child, Infant

Health Care Settings

Ambulatory, Childcare center, Hospital, Operating and recovery room

Intended Users

Physician, nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant

Scope

Assessment and screening, Diagnosis, Management, Treatment

Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)

D010372 - Pediatrics, D006849 - Hydrocephalus, D002557 - Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts

Keywords

hydrocephalus, shunt, antibiotic-impregnated shunt, cerebrospinal fluid, Practice guideline, Pediatric patients, Standard shunt