WHAT IS CEREBRAL EDEMA

Updated 1/25 Dear nurses,

Are you familiar with what causes cerebral edema ? Cerebral edema

( swelling on the brain) may have many causes, these include:

-  brain trauma, subdural hematoma

- high altitude

- brain tumors

- hypernatremia

- electrolyte imbalances 

Symptoms include: headache, light-headedness, mental confusion,

nausea and fatigue.

Treatment is directed at correcting the cause.

Learn more about electrolyte imbalances by clicking on the link:

Electrolyte imbalances

The Glasgow Coma Scale is a very important
neurological assessment tool in the clinical 
setting.

Documentation of findings should always be done.

Learn more about: Cranial nerves and
Stroke and prevention

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