
IBCC Episode 122 - Respiratory Acidosis
The Internet Book of Critical Care Podcast
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What Is the Utility Sore of Bedside Pol Function Test?
The physical examination is going to be superhelpful for a lot of these patients. Negative inspetory force basically tests the strength of the diaphragm. A forced vital capacity, i basically like the largest sized breath that a patient can take. And this is kind of reflection of both their diaphragM strength and also kind of their chest wall excursion,. upper airway resistance, extra plural restriction.
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