Definition Hydrocephalus (derived from Greek words hydros meaning water and cephalus meaning head) is defined as the excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the ventricular system and cisterns of the brain, leading to an increase in intracranial pressure (ICP)…
Definition Emergence from general anesthesia is defined as the return of neuromuscular conduction, airway protective reflexes, and appropriate level of consciousness following discontinuation of anesthetic agents at the end of the surgery or intervention. Failure to regain the expected level…
Overview Brain herniation is the displacement of brain tissue through the rigid dural folds (i.e., falx and tentorium) or skull openings (e.g., foramen magnum). Although patients with chronic brain herniation associated with developmental defects, such as Arnold–Chiari malformation, may remain…