Anaesthesia for neurosurgical procedures – Ventriculo-Peritoneal (VP) shunt and meningomyelocele repair

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Originally from https://resources.wfsahq.org/uia/vol-37-paediatrics-special-edition/ | Update in Anaesthesia

Maryrose O. Osazuwa* and Ibironke Desalu

*Correspondence email: maryroseag@yahoo.com

doi:10.1029/WFSA-D-20-00009

Maryrose O. Osazuwa FWACS, FMCA   Senior Consultant and Paediatric Anaesthetist National Hospital Abuja NIGERIA

Ibironke Desalu FWACS, FMCA Consultant Paediatric Anaesthetist, Lagos University Teaching Hospital Professor of Anaesthesia University of Lagos NIGERIA

Abstract

The anaesthetist providing anaesthesia for paediatric neurosurgical procedures should be aware of safe techniques to provide the child with the best chance at good postoperative neurologic outcomes. Ventriculo-peritoneal shunt (VP shunt) insertion and meningomyelocele repair are two common paediatric neurosurgical procedures. Anaesthesia for these surgeries should prevent further brain damage and preserve or improve the workings of the central nervous system.

Key words:
ventriculo-peritoneal shunt; meningomyelocele repair; paediatric anaesthesia; hydrocephalus; myelomeningocele repair; neuroanaesthesia; anaesthesia for vp shunt; anaesthesia for meningomyelocele repair;  anaesthesia for neurosurgery