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  • Shunt infection: How it develops and how it can be prevented
    • Shunt therapy is the most common treatment for hydrocephalus, but carries the risk of serious complications such as shunt infections. Find out more about symptoms, causes, treatment options and preventive approaches such as antibiotic-impregnated catheters.
  • LP shunt vs. VP shunt
    • The choice between LP and VP shunt is essential for the successful treatment of hydrocephalus. This article provides a detailed comparison, looking at the indications, benefits and potential risks of both types of implantation - informed insights for better treatment decisions.
  • The measurement of intracranial pressure (ICP)
    • The measurement and interpretation of intracranial pressure (ICP) is a very helpful aid in the diagnosis and treatment of many brain diseases. The article explains the technical requirements for ICP measurements, the interpretation of ICP values in intracranial pressure measurements and their significance for effective treatment planning.
  • The Innovative Leap to Telemetric Pressure Sensors
    • Telemetric pressure sensors are setting new standards in the hydrocephalus shunt therapy. The article analyzes the technical limitations of conventional ICP sensors and presents trend-setting innovations in the field of measurement with telemetric pressure sensors - for more precise and efficient treatments.
  • Over- and underdrainage - the most common “side effects” of shunt systems
    • Shunt systems in hydrocephalus therapy have a long history, but over- and underdrainage are still common complications with their potential consequences, such as slit ventricle syndrome. The article looks at the causes, consequences and therapeutic approaches of both problems and discusses whether gravitational technology offers a possible remedy.
  • Foundations of fluid mechanics, or of beakers, bottles and people
    • The article introduces fluid mechanics and explains how the cerebrospinal fluid works in the human brain. It explains the hydrodynamics in the shunt system and shows why the circulation and pressure of the cerebrospinal fluid are important factors for optimizing shunt therapies.
Titanium connectors

Titanium Connectors

Versatile connecting elements between valves and catheters

Titanium Connectors
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Titanium Connectors

Connectors are special and quite versatile connecting elements in the shunt system that can connect valves and catheters in different ways.

The MIETHKE Titanium Connectors are constructed of titanium and have an external diameter of 1.9 mm.

Titanium Connectors, straight

The straight MIETHKE connector is most frequently used in the therapy of HC with a shunt system.

The classic MIETHKE Titanium Connectors should preferably be used in combination with catheters with an inner diameter of 1.2  and an external diameter of 2.5 mm.

Titanium Connectors Variations

In addition to the classic, straight MIETHKE connector, there are special versions for special applications.

These variants should preferably be used in conjunction with catheters with an inner diameter of 1.2  and an external diameter of 2.5 mm.

Titanium Connectors, step-down

This special connector serves as a connection for LP drainage.

The MIETHKE Titanium Connector, step-down has an external diameter of 1.4 mm on the inlet side and is particularly suitable for use in  spinal shunting - this means when a peritoneal catheter has to be connected to a smaller spinal catheter (inner diameter 0.8 mm, outer diameter 1.6 mm).

 

 

 

 

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