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sign resulting from the disturbances in the dynamics of CSF
Hydrocephalus
buildup of fluid in cavities called ventricles deep within the brain.
fluid increases the size of the ventricles and puts pressure on the brain
Hydrocephalus
Three Factors that Influence the clinical picture in hydrocephalus
- Acuity of onset
- Timing of onset
- Associated structural malformation.
Preterm infant with hydrocephalus is high risk for
Intraventricular hemorrhage
Diagnostic Evaluation: Hydrocephalus
Fetal ultrasound
CT-scan or MRI
HIRSCHSPRUNG DISEASE other term
Congenital Aganglionic Megacolon
mechanical obstruction
from inadequate motility of part of the intestine
HIRSCHSPRUNG DISEASE
CAUSES : HIRSCHSPRUNG DISEAS
Absence of ganglion cells
in HIRSCHSPRUNG DISEAS, the patient has a failure to pass meconium on within ___of life
48 hours
midline defects of the spinal cord involving the failure of the osseous (bony) spine to close
SPINA BIFIDA
two categories of Spina Bifida
Spina Bifida Occulta
Spina Bifida Cystica
defect that is not visible externally
Spina Bifida Occulta
occurs most commonly in the lumbosacral area
not apparent unless there are neuromuscular
disturbances
Spina Bifida Occulta
visible defects with an external saclike
protrusion
Spina Bifida Cystica
encases meninges and
spinal fluid but no neural elements
Meningocele
which contains meninges, spinal fluid and nerves
Myelomeningocele
Nutritional deficiencies such as before in the early stages of pregnancy is a significant factor in hirschprung disease
folic acid and vitamin A
acute inflammation of the meninges and CSF
BACTERIAL MENINGITIS
Bacterial meningitis caused by what bacteria
Neisseria meningitidis and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) bacteria
neck is drawn into extreme overextension
opisthotonos
DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION: BACTERIAL MENINGITIS
lumbar puncture
three-dimensional
wound and is also assessed in relation to the depth of injury.
Thermal injury
are classified as superficial wounds which are
usually of minor significance.
First Degree Burns
First Degree Burns heals within
7 days without scarring