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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Respiratory splinting is defined as reduced inspiratory effort as a result of sharp pain upon inspiration (severe [[pleuritic chest pain]]). This can result in [[atelectasis]] post-operatively. | Respiratory splinting is defined as reduced inspiratory effort as a result of sharp pain upon inspiration (severe [[pleuritic chest pain]]). This can result in [[atelectasis]] post-operatively. | ||
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[[Category:Signs and symptoms]] | [[Category:Signs and symptoms]] |
Latest revision as of 15:09, 8 April 2013
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Respiratory splinting is defined as reduced inspiratory effort as a result of sharp pain upon inspiration (severe pleuritic chest pain). This can result in atelectasis post-operatively.