Craniotomy
A craniotomy is a procedure to remove a lesion in the brain through an opening in the skull (cranium).
A craniotomy is a type of brain surgery. It is the most commonly performed surgery for brain tumor removal . It also may be done to remove a blood clot (hematoma), to control hemorrhage from a weak, leaking blood vessel (cerebral aneurysm), to repair arteriovenous malformations (abnormal connections of blood vessels), to drain a brain abscess, to relieve pressure inside the skull, to perform a biopsy, or to inspect the brain.
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Nursing Diagnosis for Craniotomy
A craniotomy is a procedure to remove a lesion in the brain through an opening in the skull (cranium).
A craniotomy is a type of brain surgery. It is the most commonly performed surgery for brain tumor removal . It also may be done to remove a blood clot (hematoma), to control hemorrhage from a weak, leaking blood vessel (cerebral aneurysm), to repair arteriovenous malformations (abnormal connections of blood vessels), to drain a brain abscess, to relieve pressure inside the skull, to perform a biopsy, or to inspect the brain.
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Nursing Diagnosis for Craniotomy
- Ineffective cerebral tissue perfusion related to cerebral edema
- Potential for impaired gas exchange related to hypoventilation, aspiration, and immobility
- Risk for imbalanced body temperature related to damage to the hypothalamus, dehydration, and infection
- Disturbed sensory perception related to periorbital edema, head dressing, endotracheal tube, and effects of ICP
- Body image disturbance related to change in appearance or physical disabilities
