| Literature DB >> 3049751 |
Abstract
Prolonged bed rest causes major cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, and neuropsychological changes. Complications often result from these effects of bed rest, especially when aging has already decreased the reserves in these systems. These problems can be limited by judicious prescription of modified bed rest.Mesh:
Year: 1988 PMID: 3049751 DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.1988.tb04375.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Am Geriatr Soc ISSN: 0002-8614 Impact factor: 5.562