Intracranial SOL is a health problem in the brain that can cause death, neurological dysfunction, and disability. One of the problems experienced by intracranial SOL patients is swallowing problems due to neurological dysfunction. Assessment of swallowing function is important in patients with neurological disorders to avoid further effects such as the risk of aspiration and decreased nutritional intake. This case study aims to present the results of an analysis of the implementation of nursing care to Intracranial SOL patients by applying swallowing screening. The recommended screening application is based on evidence-based practice studies including the use of bedside swallowing screens, which include the Massey Bedside Swallowing Screen (MBSS) with 100% specificity and sensitivity and The Royal Adelaide Prognostic Index Dhysphagia Stroke (RAPIDS) with 92% specificity and sensitivity 90% is expected to be applied by neuroscience nurses, especially in patients who are suspected of having swallowing problems. The results showed that the patient experienced swallowing disorders (dyspagia). After obtaining the appropriate screening results, nurses can report their findings by conducting collaborative interventions with pathologists, physicians, and nutritionists to carry out appropriate follow-up interventions. "
Cryptococcal meningitis caused by fungal infections of Cryptococcus neoformans remains a major cause of morbidity and death among patients with a decreased immune system especially in developing countries. Cryptococcal meningitis is the most common fungal infection of the central nervous system and becomes a serious opportunistic infection in patients with advanced HIV/AIDS. Nursing problems that often arise are changes in consciousness due to decreased perfusion of cerebral tissue due to inflammation and increased intranranial pressure. The mandatory obedient intervention that can be given is by giving a head elevation position of 30o, this position can facilitate venous blood flow so that it can maintain brain oxygen and maintain intracranial pressure which impacts on perfusion of adequate cerebral tissue. The results of the intervention position of the head elevation of 30 degrees in patients with cryptococcal mening with HIV AIDS can reduce the level of client anxiety. These results indicate that a 30 degree head elevation position can improve brain tissue perfusion but should be given in conjunction with a collaborative medication. Nurses need to pay attention to contraindications when giving an elevation position of 30 degrees
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