What Is Refractory Hypoxemia? Refractory Hypoxemia is a condition in which a patient is unable to maintain partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood (PaO2) more than 60mmHg despite providing a FiO2 of 1.0 If the PaO2 / FiO2 ratio is less than 100mmHg, it indicates refractory hypoxemia. An oxygenation index of more than 30 …
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What Are Cable Squats? The cable squats are a closed kinematic chain exercise that produces multi-joint movements. Cable squat is one of the best exercises for strengthening lower body muscles. How To Do Cable Squats? Stand in front of a cable machine. Make sure that the cable is attached to the bottom of the cable …
What Is Tetraplegia? Tetraplegia is the loss of motor and/ or sensory function in all the four limbs (arms and legs) as well as trunk and pelvic organs due to the damage at the cervical segments of the spinal cord. It does not include brachial plexus injury or injury to any peripheral nerve outside the …
What Is Erb’s Point? The point where C5 and C6 nerve roots join to form the upper trunk of the brachial plexus is called Erb’s point.Six nerves meet at this point. 1. Root of C52. Root of C63. The anterior division of upper trunk4. The posterior division of upper trunk5. Suprascapular nerve6. Nerve to subclavius …
Introduction The six minute walk test (6MWT) is a widely used fixed time field test(FT) applied in various rehabilitation interventions, as an effective tool for analyzing functional capacity in patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases(1). Functional capacity is the ability of a subject to carry out the routine activities or the activities of daily living …
