Hemodynamic effect of full flexion of the hips and knees in the supine position: a comparison with straight leg raising

BackgroundStraight raising of the legs in the supine position or Trendelenburg positioning has been used to treat hypotension or shock, but the advantages of these positions are not clear and under debate. We performed a crossover study to evaluate the circulatory effect of full flexion of the hips...

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Main Authors: Tae Dong Kweon, Chul-Woo Jung, Jin-Woo Park, Yun-Seok Jeon, Jae-Hyon Bahk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Anesthesiologists 2012-04-01
Series:Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
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Online Access:http://ekja.org/upload/pdf/kjae-62-317.pdf