Cranial Surgery

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Nursing Health Differences Across the Lifespan 3 (Neurologic Dysfunction) Mind Map on Cranial Surgery, created by crf1980 on 06/11/2013.
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Cranial Surgery
  1. Supratentorial
    1. incision above temple/hairline
      1. maintain HOB 30-45 deg, neck in neutral position, pt on side or back
        1. Antiseizure meds
        2. Infratentorial
          1. incision at nape of neck, around occipital lobe
            1. maintain straight neck, no bending, pt lying on side
            2. Transphenoidal
              1. incision beneath upper lip
                1. maintain nasal packing, no nose blowing, frequent oral care, HOB elevated
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