title: [Clinical evaluation and nursing management of a patient with decreased intracranial adaptive capacity].
abstract: Decreased intracranial adaptive capacity is one of the most common neurological problems in critically ill patients. It is the main cause of intracranial hypertension and, if not handled properly, is likely to negatively affect patient prognoses and may lead to further brain injury or death. This article describes concepts related to the mechanisms that cause decreased intracranial adaptive capacity and related factors. This article may provide a guide for clinical evaluation and nursing management. We hope to increase nursing staff knowledge to ensure they take the clinical management action necessary to prevent intracranial hypertension and provide optimal patient treatment and prognosis.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, National Defense Medical Center, Republic of China.
authors.forename: Li-Wei
authors.initials: LW
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Chi-Wen
authors.initials: CW
authors.lastname: Kao
mesh_terms: D000222:Adaptation, Physiological; D001921:Brain / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D019586:Intracranial Hypertension / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology*