A 70-year-old male was admitted to the medical-surgical floor following

eek 6 Lecture Nervous System pg. 338 A. HydroCephalous. (“water” “head”) 1. Increase in cerebrospinal fluid within the Ventricles of the brain. a. pressure changes in the brain b. Increased head size (fontanelles bulge) (may require cesarean delivery) 1) Scalp is 2) Scalp veins are dilated c. Non-communicating – obstruction of CSF from the ventricles of the brain to subarachnoid space d. Communicating – CSF is inadequately reabsorbed in the subarachnoid space 2. Diagnosis: rons Illumination (Flashlight held to side of head in dark room) 3. Treatment – bypass shunt a, Allows excess fluid to drain into the peritoneal cavity where it is absorbed B. Spina Bifida (myelodysplasia) – an imperfect closure of the spinal vertebrae 1. Occulta (hidden) a, Opening is small b. No associated protrusion of structures c. May be tuft of hair, dimple, lipoma or discoloration at the site d. Treatment not needed unless neuromuscular signs and symptoms appear 2. Cystica (sac or cyst) er 24 105

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