Predicting Neck Fluid Accumulation While Supine
When lying supine, fluid shifts rostrally from the legs and accumulates in the neck, which is a risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea. The objective of this study was to model neck fluid accumulation using one-time baseline measurements of body fluid, demographics, and anthropometrics. Using bioel...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2015-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Healthcare Engineering |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1260/2040-2295.6.4.673 |