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Hi, i was wondering i have a vp shunt and wanted to know if i am a head lifeguard at a pool will i have to have any restrictions on my recertification?
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Depends: You should discuss this with your doctor who placed the shunt. While in general a healed shunt has no impact with respect to swimming, without knowing your history or physical exam, it is at best difficult to provide a guide for this activity. Speak to your neurosurgeon around this issue.
Answered 5/4/2017
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