Abstract
This is the first in a three-part series on the physiological effects of bedrest. It discusses what happens to the cardiovascular, respiratory and haematological systems when a person is bedridden. Other articles in the series will cover the effects of immobility on the digestive, endocrine, renal, nervous, immune and musculoskeletal systems and will examine the effects of bedrest on the skin.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 16-20 |
| Number of pages | 0 |
| Journal | Nurs Times |
| Volume | 105 |
| Issue number | 21 |
| Publication status | Published - 2 Jun 2009 |
Keywords
- Bed Rest
- Blood Physiological Phenomena
- Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
- Humans
- Hypotension
- Orthostatic
- Immobilization
- Respiratory Physiological Phenomena