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GLIOMA images_(18)1 (DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES (Computerised tomography scan,…
GLIOMA
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
In various locations in the nervous system
Including the brain stem and spinal column
Can occur in the brain and
HEALTH EDUCATION
Consult with other members of
Multi- disciplinary team if there is a need
Rehabilitation after treatment is important
Support from loved ones is important
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
Computerised tomography scan
Positron emission tomography
neurological exam
biopsy
X-ray
Brain MRI scan
SURGERY
radiation therapy
X-ray
Removal of the tumour
Stereotactic radiation therapy
chemotherapy
Targeted drug treatment
CAUSES AND RISK FACTORS
Exposure to radiation
history of seizures
family history
HIV/AIDS
Increase of age
CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS
vomiting
Weakness or numbness of the extremities
headache
visual difficulties
Seizures
DEFINITION
In the brain and spinal cord
A type of tumour that occurs
DIET
patient should eat
Modified Atkins diet (MAD)
NURSINGINTERVETION
PLAN
Avoid straining activities
Promote comfort
Ask the patient to sleep in the most comfortable position
provide analgesics
Assess the severity and duration of pain
Monitor stable vital signs
Provide information about
The illness and the surgery
Assess for irritability, lethargy, fatigue, sleepless
To make the patient feel at ease
Behavioural changes
Allow the expression of concerns
Implement Neurological assessment
EVALUATION
no anxiety
no risk of injury
no pain presented
NURSING DIAGNOSTICS
Anxiety
risk of infection
Acute pain
risk of injury
PHARMACOLOGICAL TREATMENT
Temozolomide
Bevacizumab (avastin)
chemotherapy drugs
