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Study Guide - Pedi neurological disorders (Common Congential Pediatric Conditions)

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Hydrocephalus 11/06/20 3 • Increased amount of CSF within the ventricles of the brain • May be caused by the obstruction of CSF flow or by overproduction or inadequate reabsorption of CSF � ... �� May result from congenital malformation or be secondary to injury, infection, or tumor Hydrocephalus 11/06/20 4 Classifications of Hydrocephalus 11/06/20 2-2020 5 • Noncommunicating: flow of CSF from the ventricles to the subarachnoid space is obstructed • Communicating: Flow of CSF is not obstructed, but CSF is inadequtely reabsorbed in the subarachnoid space Assesment of Hydrocephalus 11/06/20 6 • Findings depend on age of the child at time of onset and amount of CSF in the brain • Infant to 2 years of age: Enlarging head size, bulging but non-pulsating fontanels, downward rotation of eyes (sunset), proor feeding, vomitting, lethargy, irritability, highpitched cry & abnormal muscle tone Assesment of Hydrcephalus 11/06/20 7 • Older Children: less noticeable change in head size, signs of increased ICP (vomiting, ataxia, headache) are more common, alteration in LOC & papilledema are late signs [Show More]

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