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bed rest, the restriction of a patient to bed for therapeutic reasons for a prescribed period. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Invacare's Deluxe 3-Position Recliner Series provides an alternative to prolonged bed rest by addressing the positioning and pressure-reduction needs of residents. These include a family history of kidney stones, recurrent urinary infections, bowel disease, some kidney diseases, certain drugs (including some diuretics, antacids, and steroids), prolonged bed rest, and metabolic disorders. And for those who do contract a cold or the flu, the best treatment consists of bed rest, fluids and acetaminophen for fever, experts said. |
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