Abstract
This article is the second in a three-part series discussing the effects of long periods of bedrest on the body. It explores what happens to the gastrointestinal, endocrine and renal systems when a person is confined to bed. The effects on the reproductive and nervous systems are also covered. Part 1 examined the effects on the cardiovascular, respiratory and haematological systems.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 24-27 |
| Number of pages | 0 |
| Journal | Nurs Times |
| Volume | 105 |
| Issue number | 22 |
| Publication status | Published - 9 Jun 2009 |
Keywords
- Bed Rest
- Endocrine System
- Gastrointestinal Tract
- Humans
- Nervous System
- Urogenital System