title: The hypothalamus.
abstract: The hypothalamus is an integral part of the neuroendocrine system. The anatomy, embryologic development, and normal function of the hypothalamus are described here. Pathophysiology of congenital abnormalities and brain injury is discussed and a case study examined. In addition, nursing implications of caring for such an infant are addressed.
authors.affiliation: Scott & White Memorial Hospital, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, 2401 South 31st Street, Temple, TX 76508, USA. msettle@mailcity.com
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Settle
mesh_terms: D001720:Birth Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000151:congenital / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000451:nursing*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007031:Hypothalamus / Q000196:embryology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing; D007363:Intensive Care Units, Neonatal; D008297:Male; D009490:Neurosecretory Systems / Q000503:physiopathology*; D018570:Risk Assessment