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The Effect of the Dependent Position upon Blood Flow in the Limbs

1950; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Volume: 2; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1161/01.cir.2.3.373

1524-4539

Robert W. Wilkins, Meyer H. Halperin, Julius Litter,

Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy

The blood flow, as reflected by the arteriovenous oxygen difference, in the arms and legs is greater in the dependent position than in the horizontal position. The physiologic and clinical significance of this finding is discussed.