This edition of Briefs focuses on CSF shunt malfunctions and infections. It is such a big (and important) topic in the pediatric ED that I thought it share all of what I’ve learned via a presentation. Enjoy!
Briefs: Shunts gone bad!
About the Author: Brad Sobolewski, MD, MEd
Brad Sobolewski, MD, MEd is a Professor of Pediatric Emergency Medicine and an Associate Director for the Pediatric Residency Training Program at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. He is on Twitter/X @PEMTweets, on Instagram @BradSobolewski, authors the Pediatric Emergency Medicine site PEMBlog and is the host and creator of PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast. All views are strictly my own and not official medical advice.