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A 6-year-old has just had a VP shunt inserted. What position is usually used?

1. Per the surgeon, often flat on the unoperated side
2. Head raised to 90 degrees at once to speed drainage
3. Prone all day
4. Lying directly on the shunt site to secure it

Answer: A) Per the surgeon, often flat on the unoperated side. After shunt insertion the surgeon’s instructions guide positioning, as rapid elevation can over-drain. The child usually lies on the non-operated side, with monitoring for raised ICP, infection and abdominal pain.