Nursing care of the patient with hydrocephalus.
Hydrocephalus is a neurological disorder seen frequently in the pediatric population and less frequently in adults. Treatment is directed toward removing the lesion causing the obstruction. Frequently a shunting device is needed to restore and/or maintain CSF flow. The prognosis of these patients is based on a variety of factors. Nursing observations and intervention are of the utmost importance to recognize and/or prevent serious complications postoperatively. Long-term studies to evaluate the prognosis of these patients are limited.
D000328:Adult; D002557:Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D007223:Infant; D010351:Patient Discharge