Precautions And Contraindications - MIETHKE proGAV 2.0 Mode D'emploi

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The pressure flow characteristics of the available proGAV 2.0 pressure settings:
a) 10 cmH O, b) 15 cmH O, c) 20 cmH O, d) 25 cmH O, e) 30 cmH O, f) 35 cmH O
PRECAUTIONS AND
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Patients must be carefully monitored after
implantation. Reddening of skin or tightness in
the area of the drained tissue may be indica-
tions of infections at the shunt system. Symp-
toms such as headache, dizziness, confusion
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or vomiting often occur in conjunction with
shunt dysfunction. These symptoms and a
leakage within the shunt system require the
immediate replacement of the a ected shunt
component or the entire shunt system.
The implantation of medical devices is con-
traindicated if the patient has an infection or
suspected infection (e.g. meningitis, ventriculi-
proGAV ® 2.0