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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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Revision as of 21:01, 22 February 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.