Title
Pediatric Hydrocephalus
Authoring Organization
Endorsing Organization
American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Publication Month/Year
November 1, 2014
Last Updated Month/Year
April 1, 2024
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