| Abstrakt: |
A study conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine aimed to identify the clinical and socioeconomic factors associated with shunt malfunction in pediatric patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) with concerns of ventricular shunt malfunction. The study found that increased ventricle size, shunt site swelling, bradycardia, and lethargy were significantly associated with shunt revision. Seizure-like activity was inversely related to revision needs. Patients with private or self-pay insurance were more likely to undergo revision compared to those with public insurance. The study concluded that these findings can inform clinical decision-making and resource utilization in the ED. [Extracted from the article] |
