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Is a vp shunt a suctioner?

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More like a drain: A vp shunt is a controlled way to drain cerebral spinal fluid to decrease intracranial pressure. Vp shunts have valves that can be adjusted to control their rate of flow.

Dr McDaniels agreed

Answered 7/28/2018

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