Many neurosurgeons prefer a standard valve (Gravity assisted Valve) for NPH or IIH. A sensitive indicator to be used in adjustable valves to decide the right setting is not clear in some patients. Optimal amelioration of symptoms may be difficult due to the dynamic nature of CSF as well as difficult differentiation between under drainage and over drainage many times. Talk about your experience on this point.
Check the following if they are useful!!!
A Pressure Adjustment Protocol for Programmable Valves
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2773397/pdf/jkns-46-370.pdf
Tuning Field Guide - Cane Creek
https://www.canecreek.com/resources/products/suspension/tfg_english.pdf
User Guide ecobee3
https://www.ecobee.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/ecobee3_UserGuide1.pdf
@ Jetty I am thankful for your researching efforts. The Korean paper on 2009 is one of the best methodology papers on this point. It shows also the difficulties and the risks.
I wonder what is the relations between your second and third choices and our medical point of hydrocephalus management.
Best regards,
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