Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Lower Body Negative Pressure

External decompression applied to the lower body. It is used to study orthostatic intolerance and the effects of gravitation and acceleration, to produce simulated hemorrhage in physiologic research, to assess cardiovascular function, and to reduce abdominal stress during childbirth.

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Abstract

External decompression applied to the lower body. It is used to study orthostatic intolerance and the effects of gravitation and acceleration, to produce simulated hemorrhage in physiologic research, to assess cardiovascular function, and to reduce abdominal stress during childbirth.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Abdominal Decompression
  • Decompression, Abdominal
  • LBNP

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

"external decompression applied to the lower body"; used in physiol research & ther

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History Note

91(80); was see under DECOMPRESSION 1980-90

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Previous Indexing

  • Atmospheric Pressure (1966-1979)
  • Pressure (1966-1979)

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  1. E02w.278w.500

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Lower Body Negative Pressure. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D008150. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D008150
  2. Lower Body Negative Pressure. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73211876