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| Which ventricle is punctured to allow drainage of CSF? |
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| How many incisions are made for this procedure? |
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| Which ventricle is passed through first? |
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| Which artery is commonly identified during this procedure? |
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| What space does CSF move through? |
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| What is used to widen the hole in the bottom of the 3rd ventricle? |
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| What is the diameter of the hole made in the bottom of the 3rd ventricle? |
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| What is used to drill into the scalp after initial incision? |
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| What is used to pack the hole in the skull when closing? |
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| What is used to enter into the lateral ventricle? |
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| #14 French peel away catheter |
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| Which meninges layer must be opened to access the ventricles? |
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| What is used to create the initial opening in the bottom of the 3rd ventricle? |
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| wire inserted into a 2mm scope |
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| What must be done 2 days after post-op and before the patient is discharged? |
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| What is the wound classification for this procedure? |
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| What is the most common contraindication for this procedure? |
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| Children under 6months of age |
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