Dear Nurses: May 2006

DIABETES MELLITUS

Updated 12/24

Dear nurses,

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Diabetes Mellitus is a common condition.
It should not be confused with Diabetes

Insipidus. People of all age groups can be affected.

The causes, symptoms and
management is important for
the nurse and patient to understand.

There are several misconceptions which a diabetic patient may have.
Patient education is usually included in the plan of care.

CSF AND THE BRAIN

The ventricular system and CSF production

Updated 1/25

The brain is protected by a bony structure ( cranium).
There are three protective coverings under the cranium:
the dura mater, arachnoid mater and pia mater.

Beneath the arachnoid mater is a space known as the
Subarachnoid space.There are also hollow spaces
inside the brain, called ventricles.

CSF ( cerebrospinal fluid)is produced in these hollow
spaces ( 4 total). CSF is clear and acts as a buffer to
prevent injury. It flows without obstruction.

Please click on the link below: ICP Monitoring and

ICP fMonitoring for the layperson

and enjoy learning.