Central pontine myelinolysis: a case study

Central pontine myelinolysis is a disorder affecting the myelin in the central pontine region of the brain. The disorder usually has a rapid onset which can result in death, even with the appropriate interventions. This paper presents the case of a seventy-one year old patient who developed central pontine myelinolysis and survived. The nursing challenges will be discussed as encountered in a primary nursing setting using a multidisciplinary approach.