Notes in 03_Hydrocephalus

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Hydrocephalus}} is {{c2::an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the ventricles of the brain}}
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Obstructive hydrocephalus}} describes {{c2::blockage proximal to the arachnoid granulations leading to build-up of cerebrospinal fluid (e.g. tum…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Communicating hydrocephalus}} describes {{c2::a defect in cerebrospinal reabsorption by the arachnoid granulations (e.g. infection, haemorrhage,…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Hydrocephalus}} {{c1::Raised ICP (e.g. nausea and vomiting, headache worse in morning, altered GCS)}} {{c1::Blurred vision}} {{c…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus}} is {{c2::a type of communicating hydrocephalus (i.e. ventricular dilatation) without raised CSF pressure}}
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus}}Remembered as {{c1::Whacky, Wobbly, Wet}} {{c1::Asymptomatic if slowly enlarging ventricles}} {{c…
Published	02/10/2024	Congenital Causes of Hydrocephalus{{c1::Chiari Type 2 malformation and/or myelomeningocele (MM)}}{{c1::Primary aqueductal stenosis}}{{c1::DandyWalker …
Published	02/10/2024	Acquired Causes of Hydrocephalus{{c1::Infectious}}{{c1::Post-haemorrhagic}}{{c1::Secondary to masses (e.g. posterior fossa tumour)}}
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::CSF Drainage}} is a test of the potential outcome of surgery of Communicating Hydrocephalus showing rapid and temporary symptomatic im…
Published	02/10/2024	Management of Communicating Hydrocephalus {{c1::Lumbar puncture and CSF drainage (shows rapid improvement if communicating hydrocephalus)}} {{c1::Exte…
Published	02/10/2024	Management of Obstructive Hydrocephalus {{c1::External Ventricular Drain (usually first-line in acute setting, but temporary solution)}} {{c1::Endosco…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::External Ventricular Drain}} is the first-line temporary management of Hydrocephalus in an acute setting
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