Flow-Control Technologies: Siphon-Reducing and Gravity-Assisted Systems A common complication associated with drainage systems, particularly in highly active patients, is over-drainage, caused by a phenomenon called "siphoning." When a patient stands upright, gravity can pull the CSF down the distal catheter tube, causing the valve to drain too much fluid, which can lead to complications like headaches or subdural hematomas. To combat this, manufacturers have...
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