Computational fluid dynamics

that has been documented since 5th century B.C., with the first documentation of treatment from Hippocrates. Hippocrates could have been the first to attempt ventricular punctures, which involves puncturing the brain cavity to release Cerebrospinal fluids. Over…

Cerebrospinal fluid Cerebrospinal fluid is important to our body because it can help brain distribute the impact when a head gets injury so that it acts like a cushion, dulling the force. Cerebrospinal fluid is one part of the extracellular of the central nervous system and it is a clear, transparent, bodily fluid that occupies the subarachnoid space and the ventricular system around the brain and spinal cord. The Cerebrospinal fluid is produced by choroid plex, which is a structure in…

My paper is composed of various articles I have researched and analyzed. The sources are both internet and textbook. Through analysis of the data I will provide the bases of my findings of meningitis and how it affects the body, how it is diagnosed, treated and how it can be prevented. Meningitis is an infection of the meninges, which is detrimental to the central nervous system, as such creates an imbalance in homeostasis. Since the brain is the control center of the body, if a problem develops…

Intracranial Regulation Name Institution  Introduction Cerebrospinal fluid is a colorless body fluid that is found in the brain and spinal cord. It is produced by the choroid plexuses of the ventricle of the brain. It protects the cortex of the brain providing many mechanical protections. Also, it provides immunological to the brain in the skull. The brain produces about 500ml of cerebral spinal fluid which circulates and gets reabsorbed (Peterson et al, 2011). At any moment, only100-160ml…

Meningitis and torticollis are two homeostatic imbalances that affect the human body. This essay will give background information, treatments, signs and symptoms, and their connections to the specific systems they affect. Meningitis is the swelling of the meninges due to bacterial infections. It can cause things like convulsions, delirium, and in worst case scenarios death. With an early checkup and diagnosis, some modern medicine, and cautionary measures, the death rate stands in between 5…

injury, brain tumor, hemorrhage, and toxic or viral encephalopathies. Increased ICP takes place suddenly, and progresses very fast. As the pressure increase, our body tries to fix the problem by compressing the veins and displacing the cerebral spinal fluid. As the pressure keeps increasing, blood flow to the brain gets affected. There is decrease is oxygen and increase in carbon dioxide and pH also goes down. All these changes leads to edema which causes further increase in pressure. Brain is…

repair the defect within the first few days of life. The infant must be handled carefully before surgery to reduce damage to the exposed spinal cord. Children who have hydrocephalus may need a ventriculoperitoneal shunt placed to help drain the extra fluid form the ventricles to the peritoneal cavity. Antibiotics may be used to treat or prevent infections, but most children will require lifelong treatment for problems that have resulted from the damage to the spinal cord and spinal nerves…

central nervous system (Mitropoulos, Hermsen, Rotschafer, 2012). It is rapid progressing and can lead to death or debilitating effects if not diagnosed and treated quickly. In order to diagnose a patient with bacterial meningitis a cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) examination is necessary. To obtain the CSF from a patient a lumbar puncture is usually done. When the physician is performing the lumbar puncture they can also determine the pressure in the subarachnoid space using a sterile manometer…

unrealistic expectations of baby/child 8. Long term problems associated with condition/complication: • Most complications occur in infants that have a severe form of spinal bifida such as, myelomeningocele • Physical and neurological problems may develop • Fluid in the brain (hydrocephalus) • Development of skin problems, such as latex allergies • Gastrointestinal issues • UTI • Infections in the tissue surrounding the brain such as meningitis • Learning difficulties/problems with language and…

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a procedure that involves electric currents being passed through the brain in order to trigger a brief seizure. The procedure involves electrodes that are placed on the patient's scalp in order to apply a controlled electric current, thereby causing a brief seizure in the brain. Prior to the treatment, the patient is given a muscle relaxant. Also, the patient will be under general anesthesia over the course of the procedure. ECT has proven to be effective in…