My two month old baby just had a vp shunt inserted, due to hydrocephalus, he was in hospital only one day after surgery, and i m not sure how to take care of him at home. All the doctors gave me was paracetamol for the pain, but no other explanations as to how to treat him. How long will it take for him to heal from the surgery?
Hi Thanks for writing to Chat Doctor.VP shunt surgery is a procedure of inserting a strike tube from brain fluid spaces to the tummy fluid space, (peritoneum). It's a way to Chat Doctor.  Being a sterile elective operation baby must have been covered up with antibiotic during surgery. So post surgery you have to only give pain medicine. Keep watch on the stick area, and may be followed up after 7 days to your doctor. Also ask your doctor to show you how to check whether the tube is working or no. Thanks. In case you have more queries I am always ready to answer. Else, please rate this answer and close the discussion.