6000 L. Combinations of specific lung volumes make up lung capacities.
Rolling a trochanter. When the patient is in a recumbent position, a trochanter roll wedge (often a rolled towel) is put from the crest of the ilium to mid-thigh to stop the hip from rotating outward.
Ringer's lactic acid. Isotonic fluids enlarge intracellular and extracellular fluid spaces equally when injected. Such liquids do not change the vascular compartment's osmolality.
Frequently switching positions. Hypostatic pneumonia is caused by pulmonary congestion brought on by blood stagnation in the dependent areas of the lungs in elderly people or in sick people who spend a lot of time in the same position.
Spiral backwards. Any spiral bandage that is folded back on itself by 180 degrees after each turn is referred to as a reverse spiral bandage. This V-shaped fold enables the bandage to conform over its whole length to the tapered shape of the body portion. It is necessary to use this kind of bandaging when utilizing non-elastic bandages.
both lower lobes of the lungs' anterior segments
Keep the drainage system below the chest and don't clamp the chest tube.
