Paediatric

VP shunt insertion: if previous shunt infection or neurosurgical infection (= contaminated neurosurgery)

Link to General Principles of Surgical Prophylaxis including redosing table.

Consult with Microbiology / paediatric ID for advice on prophylaxis choice based on culture and sensitivity. 

For treatment of shunt infection see  Neurosurgical shunt infections

Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 01 Nov 2023

Author(s): AMST.

Approved By: MMTC