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orthopneic position [ôr′thopnē′ik] Etymology: Gk, orthos, straight, pnoia, breath; L, positio a body position that enables a patient to breathe comfortably. Usually it is one in which the patient is sitting up and bent forward with the arms supported on a table or chair arms. Also called orthopnea posture. orthopnea ability to breathe easily only while standing, seen in congestive heart failure. orthopneic position dogs with congestive heart failure will resist lying down, preferring to stand or sit in order to relieve pulmonary congestion. 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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