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   Scenario: Bob went to the gym and pumped iron. Shortly after, he developed an explosive headache. Later Bob came to learn that he had ruptured an aneurysm in his brain. An Aneurysm is a balloon or bulge in a blood vessel. A CAT scan confirmed the diagnosis. Learn more about Aneurysms QUIZ questions 1) What is an aneurysm? An Aneurysm is a balloon or bulge in a blood vessel. 2) How is it diagnosed? A CAT scan confirms the diagnosis. Please watch the video: ICP Monitoring   The meningeal coverings of the brain The brain has three protective coverings. They are: - the dura mater is the tough outer most layer - arachnoid mater is the middle layer - the pia mater adheres to the brain A subarachnoid hemorrhage occurs between the pia and the arachnoid mater, in the subarachnoid space. Signs an symptoms of a subarachnoid hemorrhage are similar to those of meningitis.They include: - headache, photophobia - nuchal rigidity, possible seizures - nausea vomiting - Brudzinski's and Kernig'

Dear nurses,  Hope your week is going well. I just wanted to share with you, information that could be helpful when education of the layperson is required. So, just click on the link below and enjoy learning: Stroke for the layperson

Dear nurses, Would you like to quiz yourself on this topic? What is Meningitis? Meningitis is the inflammation of the meningeal coverings of the brain. What causes meningitis? Meningitis may be cause by a virus, bacteria, fungi, tumors or chemical irritants. Treatment will be directed at the cause. What are the meningeal coverings? The meningeal coverings are three protective coverings around the brain. From inside out: Pia mater is the inner most layer and is in direct contact with the brain. It has many tiny blood vessels and also connective tissue. Arachnoid mater is the middle layer and does not contain blood vessels. Dura mater is the tough outermost layer. What are signs and symptoms of meningitis? There are some very classic signs and symptoms of meningitis. They include: - severe headache, nuchal rigidity - fever - photophobia - difficulty extending the leg at the knee * there is a risk for seizures Brudzinski's and Kernig's signs, what do they mean? These two signs are

  Dear nurses, Hope you are having a good weekend. Would you know what to  say, if the patient in your care was diabetic and the family did not have any idea about diabetes? There are some simple explanations that may be beneficial to the layperson. So, just click on the link: Diabetic teaching for the layperson   and enjoy learning.  

  The image above gives an example of Repair of an Aneurysm with graft  IN THE ICU In the ICU, Mr. S will be closely monitored. Responsibilities would include:  - Follow MD orders - pneumonia prevention ( turn, cough and deep breathe) - pain assessment and management - documentation per policy - see above. Aneurysm Rupture Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm tends to affect men more  than women, generally over the age of 60. Symptoms include abdominal pain or pain in the lower back and  abdomen. An increase in pain occurs as the aneurysm expands. Pulsation of the aneurysm may also occur. Following the rupture of an aneurysm, some patients go into shock. For more helpful information, just click on the link: The New Nurse- Anesthesia