title: Carotid cavernous fistulas.
abstract: Carotid cavernous fistulas treated by endovascular means provide nurses with an excellent opportunity to use their skills in assessment. With knowledge of the local anatomy, that assessment must include evaluation of cranial nerves II through VI, to establish a neurological baseline and monitor changes. The patient problems attributed to pathology are multiple, and require active nursing intervention to optimize recovery and return to independent function.
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Bisnaire
mesh_terms: D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000451:nursing* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal; D002426:Cavernous Sinus; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment