Ventricular Shunt Reference

The layout of this chapter is broken down by the manufacturer of the shunt, listed in alphabetical order. Images of each shunt valve on standard radiography are provided. Images showing the various shunt settings are also available for reference.

ATLAS Choice Bipolar Forceps

Designed for your every surgical maneuver

Five tip sizes for brain and spine procedures

Unparalleled non-stick and low-profile features

LEARN MORE AND SHOP ONLINE

Aesculap

proGAV Valve

The valve settings for this unit numerically correspond to the associated opening pressure.

proGAV 2.0 Valve

The valve settings for this unit numerically correspond to the associated opening pressure.

proSA Gravitational Unit

The valve settings for this unit numerically correspond to the associated opening pressure when not combined with a differential pressure unit in the shunt system.

Codman

Certas Plus Valve

**Valve Settings and Corresponding Opening Pressure**
Valve Setting	Opening Pressure Setting (cm H₂O)
1	2.0–2.5
2	4.4–5.5
3	7.5–8.0
4	11–12
5	14–14.5
6	17–18
7	21–22.5
8	>40

Hakim Programmable Valve

The valve settings for this unit numerically correspond to the associated opening pressure.

Medtronic

PS Medical CSF-Flow Control Valve

**Valve Settings and Corresponding Opening Pressure**
Valve Setting	Opening Pressure Setting (cm H₂O)
Low-Low Pressure	1
Low Pressure	3
Medium Pressure	8.5
High Pressure	14.5

Delta Valve

**Valve Settings and Corresponding Opening Pressure**
Valve Setting	Opening Pressure (cm H₂O)
Valve Setting	Lying	Standing
0.5	1.5	3.0
1.0	3.5	5.0
1.5	7.0	8.5
2.0	10.5	12.0

Strata II Valve

**Valve Settings and Corresponding Opening Pressure**
Valve Setting	Opening Pressure (cm H₂O)
Valve Setting	Lying	Standing
0.5	1.5	3.0
1.0	3.5	5.0
1.5	7.0	8.5
2.0	10.5	12.0
2.5	13.5	14.7

Strata NSC Valve

**Valve Setting and Corresponding Opening Pressure**
Valve Setting	Opening Pressure (cm H₂O)
0.5	1.5
1.0	3.5
1.5	9.0
2.0	14.5
2.5	20.0

Strata MR Valve

**Valve Setting and Corresponding Opening Pressure**
Valve Setting	Opening Pressure (cm H₂O)
0.5	1.5
1.0	3.5
1.5	9.0
2.0	14.5

Sophysa

Polaris Valve

**Pressure Ranges for 4 Polaris Models**
Models		SPV-140	SPV	SPV-300	SPV-400
Pressure Setting Dots (mm H₂O)	Position 1	10	30	50	80
	Position 2	40	70	100	150
	Position 3	80	110	150	230
	Position 4	110	150	220	330
	Position 5	140	200	300	400