Central Nervous System

Bacterial Meningitis

Bacterial meningitis is characterized by inflammation of the meninges, the membranes lining the brain and spinal cord. Bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic organisms can all cause meningitis, but bacterial meningitis is by can cause meningitis, but bacterial meningitis is by far the most common and this discussion will focus on More >

14 Cerebrovascular Accident Nursing Care Plans

Cerebrovascular accident is the sudden death of some brain cells due to lack of oxygen when the blood flow to the brain is impaired by blockage or rupture of an artery to the brain. It is also known as stroke. CVA can be ischemic or hemorrhagic. Hemorrhagic strokes results from More >