DECONDITIONING-RESPIRATORY EFFECTS
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SUMMARY
1. Atelectasis.
2. Diminished diaphragmatic movement & chest expansion leading to impaired secretion clearance & ventilation.
3. Reduced cough and bronchial ciliary activity.
4. Reduction in overall pulmonary function with decreased tidal volume (TV), minute volume (MV), vital capacity (VC).
5. Patients can develop hypostatic pneumonia.
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