HYDROCEPHALUS

Course overview

HYDROCEPHALUS, A CONDITION THAT OCCURS WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF CEREBROSPINAL FLUID (CSF) IN THE VENTRICLES OF THE BRAIN, CAN LEAD TO BRAIN ATROPHY OR CONVULSIONS. THIS COURSE DESCRIBES THE PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF HYDROCEPHALUS. IT ALSO EXPLAINS THE RISK FACTORS AND POSTOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES YOU NEED WHEN CARING FOR THE NEONATE DIAGNOSED WITH HYDROCEPHALUS. THIS ACTIVITY IS INTENDED FOR NURSES.