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  • Articles
  • 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.
Screenshot of the MIETHKE app. It helps to better understand hydrocephalus shunts, explains gravitational technology and allows a look inside the MIETHKE shunts

MIETHKE App

Understanding MIETHKE Shunts easily

MIETHKE App

MIETHKE App
Our MIETHKE App Video
Available in the App Store and Google Play Store
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Screenshot of the MIETHKE app - a look inside the MIETHKE shunts for a better understanding of how they work

MIETHKE App

The MIETHKE App shows the functionality of all important MIETHKE gravitational valves:
M.blue, proSA, proGAV 2.0, proGAV, GAV 2.0, GAV, paediGAV, miniNAV, SHUNTASSISTANT 2.0, SHUNTASSISTANT and the DSV.

The app illustrates how the pressure setting of the respective gravitational valve adapts to the pressure conditions of the different body positions (upright - oblique - supine).

In addition, the app shows the features for recognizing the different pressure levels with the help of X-ray coding.

The app is freely available for iOS and Android.

Screenshot der Hydrocephalus App MIETHKE App – durch Kippen des Handys lässt sich die Gravitationstechnologie der MIETHKE Shunts verstehen.

MIETHKE Gravitational­technology

By tilting the MIETHKE App, it is possible to simulate how the patient's position affects the opening pressure. This makes it possible to practically experience how the gravitational technology of the MIETHKE shunts works. The gravitational unit is only effective in the upright position and can reduce the risk of overdrainage.

Funktionsweise der MIETHKE Shunts

Die MIETHKE App zeigt, wie Hirnwasser (CSF) durch die verschiedenen MIETHKE Shunts fließt und wie unterschiedlich die Ventile sich öffnen. So lassen sich die Shunts und ihre Funktionsweise besser verstehen.

Screenshot der Hydrocephalus App MIETHKE App – ein Blick ins Innere der MIETHKE Shunts zeigt den Fluss durch das Ventil für ein besseres Verständnis der Funktionsweise.
Screenshot der Hydrocephalus MIETHKE App – die Röntgenansicht zeigt, wie die Druckstufen der MIETHKE Shunts im Röntgen aussehen, für ein leichtes Ablesen der Shunt Einstellung im Röntgen.

Pressure level detection in the X-ray image

The X-ray coding of the MIETHKE shunts allows the current pressure level to be easily read off the X-ray image. The MIETHKE App makes it easy to adjust the MIETHKE valves in the X-ray view and the potential settings can be read off using a schematic template in the app.

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OUR PARTNERSHIP
WITH B. BRAUN

B. Braun and MIETHKE - Together for a better life with hydrocephalus

We have a long and intensive partnership with B. Braun in the field of neurosurgery. We are driven by a common vision: to improve the lives of hydrocephalus patients around the world with innovative solutions.

Our partnership is an exciting combination of B. Braun's nearly 180 years of expertise as one of the world's leading medical device and pharmaceutical companies and our agility as an innovative company and technology leader in gravitation-based shunt technology. 

 

Our strong partner in neurosurgery:

www.bbraun.com