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Figure 2
B
A
D
C
E
A. Valve (inside sterile package)
B. Arrows molded into plastic package
C. Locator (top view)
D. Valve Image with direction of the flow
E. Locator's Valve Image on valve in the package
Confirming the Current Valve Setting
The setting of an implanted valve can be determined by using the Tool Kit, and
following SECTIONS A & B, followed by either SECTION C or D.
An alternate method is to x-ray the valve. A proper x-ray is generated when the
film is shot perpendicular to the plane of the valve with the non-implanted
side of the patient's head resting on the plate. The film must be taken in
relation to the valve and not the patient's anatomy. See Figure 3 below for
x-ray views of the valve at each setting.
When viewing the x-ray film or screen to confirm the valve setting, use the
X-Ray Overlay Tool.
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