O COORDENADOR E A HIDROCEFALIA: UM ELO ENTRE O ATENDIMENTO EDUCACIONAL ESPECIALIZADO, DOCENTES, COORDENADORES E A EQUIPE DE SAÚDE

Abstract

The word hydrocephalus is defined as dilation of cerebral ventricles, caused by an increase in volume of the pressure of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Is the excessive growth of head circumference, happening in tense fontanelle, vomiting, headache, cognitive and visual deficits. The surgical procedure is the introduction of a drain, being used ventriculo-peritoneal where the infection risks are underlined. Physical therapy should be carried out regularly, in order to assist in the child's ability and movement. The care provided to children living with this disease should be performed with solid technical and scientific knowledge, that the actions are carried safely. Considering the importance of the nurses' assistance is pathology, the aim, with this study, describe the actions of the nurse for assistance to hidroceefalia carrier. In this context, it is the nurse develop and implement strategy that will not only improve the clinical picture of the disease and promote health and adaptation of these children. This research deal is a bibliographical review.