Supine Position - Physiology
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Saturday, November 21, 2009

Supine and prone differences in regional lung density and pleural pressure gradients in the human lung with constant shape.

7 Jul 2009 The explanation for prone and supine differences in tissue density and pleural pressure gradients in the healthy lung has been inferred from several studies as compression of dependent tissue by the heart in the supine posture; however, this ... Read more...

Transient influence of end-tidal carbon dioxide tension on the postural restraint in cerebral perfusion.

30 Jun 2009 In the upright position, cerebral blood flow is reduced, maybe because arterial carbon dioxide partial pressure (Pa(CO(2))) decreases. We evaluated the time-dependent influence of a reduction in Pa(CO(2)), as indicated by the end-tidal Pco(2) ... Read more...

The flip test: a reappraisal.

29 Jun 2009 STUDY DESIGN: Diagnostic study. OBJECTIVE: To assess the construct validity of the flip test as a sign of nerve root tension. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: The flip test is commonly performed in patients with sciatica to confirm or otherwise nerve ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Supine Position - Physiology'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• Supine and prone differences in regional lung density and pleural pressure gradients in the human lung with constant shape. 7 Jul 2009
• Transient influence of end-tidal carbon dioxide tension on the postural restraint in cerebral perfusion. 30 Jun 2009
• The flip test: a reappraisal. 29 Jun 2009
• Avoiding the supine posture during sleep for patients with mild obstructive sleep apnea. 29 Jun 2009
• Fractal properties of human heart period variability: physiological and methodological implications. 13 Jun 2009
• Decreased upright cerebral blood flow and cerebral autoregulation in normocapnic postural tachycardia syndrome. 3 Jun 2009
• [The significance of body posture on breathing abnormalities during sleep: data analysis of 2077 obstructive sleep apnea patients] 29 Apr 2009
• [Absence of positional effect in children with moderate-severe obstructive sleep apnea syndrome] 29 Apr 2009
• [Effect of posture on spinal cord stimulation in patients with chronic pain syndromes: analysis of energy requirements in different patient postures] 29 Apr 2009
• Ultrasound validation of maneuvers to increase internal jugular vein cross-sectional area and decrease compressibility. 29 Apr 2009
• Maternal positions and mobility during first stage labour. 13 Apr 2009
• Gravitational valves in supine patients with ventriculo-peritoneal shunts. 30 Mar 2009
• Effects of reverse Trendelenburg position and inguinal compression on femoral vein cross-sectional area in infants and young children. 30 Mar 2009
• The effect of posture-induced changes in peripheral nitric oxide uptake on exhaled nitric oxide. 17 Mar 2009
• Relationship between the body position-specific apnea-hypopnea index and subjective sleepiness. 7 Mar 2009
• Assessment of the effects of physiological release of melatonin on arterial distensibility and blood pressure. 4 Mar 2009
• Muscular and pulmonary O2 uptake kinetics during moderate- and high-intensity sub-maximal knee-extensor exercise in humans. 28 Feb 2009
• Cerebral autoregulation impairment during wakefulness in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is a potential mechanism increasing stroke risk. 27 Feb 2009
• Difference in blood pressure between supine and sitting positions in diabetic and non-diabetic subjects. 27 Feb 2009
• Sleeping position, oxygenation and lung function in prematurely born infants studied post term. 27 Feb 2009

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Technical information about 'Supine Position'

Definition: The posture of an individual lying face up.

Descriptor UI: D016683

Alternative terms: Supine Position; Position, Supine; Positions, Supine; Supine Positions; Dorsal Position; Dorsal Positions; Position, Dorsal; Positions, Dorsal;

Allowable Qualifiers: physiology;

Tree Number: G11.427.695.625;

Online Note: use SUPINATION to search SUPINE POSITION 1988-91

History Note: 92; was see SUPINATION 1988-91

Technical Notes: almost never IM; do not confuse with SUPINATION, a movement of the foot or forearm