Hydrocephalus Flashcards
what causes hydrocephalus
imbalance in the rate of production or absorption of CSF
where is CSF produced
lateral ventricles
where is CSF reabsorbed
subarachnoid space
communicating hydrocephalus is caused by a problem with
absorption
non-communicating hydrocephalus is caused by a problem with
increased production
what are the 3 types of congenital malformations
Arnold Chiari
Dandy Walker
stenosis of aqueduct of sylvius
which congenital malformation is often associated w/ meningomyelocele
Arnold Chiari
what are the 3 causes of acquired hydrocephalus
infection
trauma
tumor
in which ventricle does stenosis of the aqueduct of sylvius occur
4th ventricle
which diagnostic test shows visualization of fluid in the head
transillumination
what are some s/s in infants
bulging fontanel cracked pot sound sunset eyes irritability shiny scalp
what are some s/s in older children
personality changes frontal headache nausea projectile vomiting diplopia
which 2 meds are given for treatment
Diamox
decadron
which med reduces cerebral edema
decadron
which med decreases production of CSF
diamox
