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What is a craniotomy?
A craniotomy is the surgical opening of the skull to access intracranial structures, often to remove a tumor, relieve increased ICP, evacuate a blood clot, or stop hemorrhage.
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What is a craniotomy?
A craniotomy is the surgical opening of the skull to access intracranial structures, often to remove a tumor, relieve increased ICP, evacuate a blood ...
What is the purpose of a craniectomy?
A craniectomy involves the excision of a portion of the skull, and unlike a craniotomy, the bone flap is not immediately returned after the procedure.
What is cranioplasty?
Cranioplasty is the repair of a cranial defect using a plastic or metal plate.
What are key components of preoperative management for intracranial surgery?
Preoperative management includes reviewing diagnostic findings, performing a neurologic assessment, ensuring NPO status, and preparing the patient for...
What are some postoperative management priorities for intracranial surgery?
Postoperative management includes monitoring neurological status, vital signs, airway, and ICP, managing pain, and ensuring proper wound care.
List potential complications of intracranial surgery.
Potential complications include intracranial hemorrhage, cerebral edema, infections, seizures, cranial nerve dysfunction, and decreased cerebral perfu...
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
What is a craniotomy? | A craniotomy is the surgical opening of the skull to access intracranial structures, often to remove a tumor, relieve increased ICP, evacuate a blood clot, or stop hemorrhage. |
What is the purpose of a craniectomy? | A craniectomy involves the excision of a portion of the skull, and unlike a craniotomy, the bone flap is not immediately returned after the procedure. |
What is cranioplasty? | Cranioplasty is the repair of a cranial defect using a plastic or metal plate. |
What are key components of preoperative management for intracranial surgery? | Preoperative management includes reviewing diagnostic findings, performing a neurologic assessment, ensuring NPO status, and preparing the patient for intraoperative antibiotics. |
What are some postoperative management priorities for intracranial surgery? | Postoperative management includes monitoring neurological status, vital signs, airway, and ICP, managing pain, and ensuring proper wound care. |
List potential complications of intracranial surgery. | Potential complications include intracranial hemorrhage, cerebral edema, infections, seizures, cranial nerve dysfunction, and decreased cerebral perfusion pressure. |
What nursing interventions help maintain normal ICP? | Interventions include monitoring LOC and vital signs, teaching the patient to avoid activities that raise ICP, and administering medications to reduce ICP. |
How can nurses prevent aspiration in postoperative patients? | Prevent aspiration by offering fluids only when the swallow reflex returns, elevating the head of the bed, and providing small, frequent meals. |
What measures help prevent nosocomial infections after intracranial surgery? | Use sterile techniques for dressing changes, monitor for CSF leakage, and administer prophylactic antibiotics as prescribed. |
What is the role of family education and support in postoperative care? | Family education involves keeping them informed about the patient's progress, encouraging interaction, and planning for discharge and rehabilitation. |