Talking All Things Cardiopulm

Episode 69: The Deleterious Effects of Bed Rest

Talking All Things Cardiopulm

Show Notes

Has your patient ever been surprised by the level of debility that has occurred in such a short period of time? The amount of change that occurs in such a short period is of no surprise but is still profound and can cause major changes in a person’s life, including but not limited to falls, weakness, cardiovascular changes and much more. Tune into this episode to explore the physiologic changes that occur with “bed rest.” Join my main newsletter: https://allthings...

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