Physical and natural therapeuticsLea Brothers, 1895 - 426 pages |
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Page 17
... becomes the atmosphere , and the less the pressure upon the surface of the body . At an altitude of 5500 metres the weight of a litre of air is only half as much as at the sea - level , and conversely there is an increase of pressure ...
... becomes the atmosphere , and the less the pressure upon the surface of the body . At an altitude of 5500 metres the weight of a litre of air is only half as much as at the sea - level , and conversely there is an increase of pressure ...
Page 23
... become more ample and undergo a change in rhythm . In- spiration is rendered easier , expiration more difficult . The ratio , normally 4 : 5 , becomes 4 : 6 , 4 : 8 , or even 4:11 . The number of respirations is diminished , a ...
... become more ample and undergo a change in rhythm . In- spiration is rendered easier , expiration more difficult . The ratio , normally 4 : 5 , becomes 4 : 6 , 4 : 8 , or even 4:11 . The number of respirations is diminished , a ...
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... becomes a factor , but as the manipulation of the apparatus is simple this causes him no inconvenience . The portable apparatus should be so constructed that the air can be compressed or rarefied at will , for it thus furnishes a form ...
... becomes a factor , but as the manipulation of the apparatus is simple this causes him no inconvenience . The portable apparatus should be so constructed that the air can be compressed or rarefied at will , for it thus furnishes a form ...
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... becomes permanent . The forces of expiration and inspira- tion are equally augmented . The increment of the vital capacity in cases of disease varies from 100 c.cm. to a litre at the end of several days ' treatment . In cases of very ...
... becomes permanent . The forces of expiration and inspira- tion are equally augmented . The increment of the vital capacity in cases of disease varies from 100 c.cm. to a litre at the end of several days ' treatment . In cases of very ...
Page 34
... become more extensive , and soon the inspiration is also increased . The result is an augmentation of the vital capacity ... becomes distended , then , in turn , the left auricle and left ventricle ; the pressure in the aorta rises , the ...
... become more extensive , and soon the inspiration is also increased . The result is an augmentation of the vital capacity ... becomes distended , then , in turn , the left auricle and left ventricle ; the pressure in the aorta rises , the ...
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