Why does intermittent compression fill distal to proximal?

What will be an ideal response?


To help push the edema toward the heart rather than trapping it distally.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Which of the following is (are) associated with the bronchospasm clinical scenario?

1. Increased airway resistance 2. Decreased FRC 3. Bronchial breath sounds 4. Hyperresonant percussion note a. 3 b. 1, 4 c. 2, 3 d. 1, 3, 4

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Which of the following is an example of acute ventilatory failure?

A. spontaneous frequency >30/min B. muscle fatigue C. progressive acidosis and hypoventilation to pH <7.30 and PaCO2>50 mm Hg D. apnea or bradypnea

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