VP Shunt

Last updated: February 9, 2026

Access

PIV x1-2

Airway

Oral ETT

Induction

Standard

Maintenance

Gas/paralytic. Or TIVA

Emergence

Awake

Antibiotics

Cefazolin

Position

180

Notes

Ensure EKG and BIS leads are appropriately to the side OPPOSITE where surgery is placing VP Shunt (so if going on right, then everything including tube must be off to the left).