Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 48 - PUBLIC HEALTH-GENERAL
Part I - General Administration
Subpart 1 - General
Chapter 23 - Informed Consent
Section I-2432 - Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Placement

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code I-2432

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

NOTE: Itemization of the procedures and risks under a particular specialty does not preclude other qualified practitioners from using those risks identified for that particular procedure.

A. Malfunction of Shunt Due to Infection

B. Collection of Blood or Fluid between Brain and Skull (Subdural Hematoma/Hygroma)

C. Headaches (Low Pressure Syndrome)

D. Development of Condition Requiring another Shunt (e.g., Isolated Ventricle)

E. Weakness or Loss of Sensation or other Function Due to Placement of Catheter

F. Blood Clot in Brain (Intracerebral Hematoma)

G. Failure to Absorb Fluid from Peritoneal Cavity (Fluid in Abdomen)

H. Blindness, Seizures or Epilepsy

I. Leaks in Catheter And Its Connections

J. Injury to Abdominal Organs

K. Mechanical Failure

L. Separation or Migration of Catheter

M. Infection with or without Malfunction of Shunt

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:1299.40(E) et seq.

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