Ventricular Shunt Reference Free
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.
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 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 Setting | Opening Pressure Setting (cm H2O) |
Low-Low Pressure | 1 |
Low Pressure | 3 |
Medium Pressure | 8.5 |
High Pressure | 14.5 |
Delta Valve
Valve Setting | Opening Pressure (cm H2O) | |
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 Setting | Opening Pressure (cm H2O) | |
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 | 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 | Opening Pressure (cm H2O) |
0.5 | 1.5 |
1.0 | 3.5 |
1.5 | 9.0 |
2.0 | 14.5 |
Sophysa
Polaris Valve
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 |
For additional examples of the appearance of a variety of shunt valves on imaging, please see "Imaging Appearances of Programmable Ventricular Shunt Systems: What the Radiologist Needs To Know."
Contributor: Benjamin K. Hendricks, MD
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