Phenomena and Processes

Head-Down Tilt

Posture while lying with the head lower than the rest of the body. Extended time in this position is associated with temporary physiologic disturbances.

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Abstract

Posture while lying with the head lower than the rest of the body. Extended time in this position is associated with temporary physiologic disturbances.

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Synonyms

4 entry terms
  • Head Down Tilt
  • Tilt, Head-Down
  • Trendelenburg Position
  • Position, Trendelenburg

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2 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, physiology.

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not restricted to space flight; /adv eff /physiol permitted

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History Note

95

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Previous Indexing

  • Posture (1966-1994)

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  1. G11.427.695w.300w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Head-Down Tilt. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D018475. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D018475
  2. Head-Down Tilt. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trendelenburg_position
  3. Head-Down Tilt. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q289336