WHAT IS CEREBRAL EDEMA

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:

Sessions 24 (Electrolyte Imbalances)