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This relates to uworld questions 4600 and 4926, basically these questions hone in on the fact that elevating the trunk to 30 degrees or sitting up lowers the intra-abdominal pressure and thereby will help in respiration, and also in relieving neonatal GERD.
basically, what I don't understand, is why this occurs. Intuitively, I feel like it should be the other way around (meaning sitting should raise intra-abdominal pressure). And none of the sources I've searched really explains why. So now I am consulting SDN for help. Can anyone explain this concept for me?
Thanks!
basically, what I don't understand, is why this occurs. Intuitively, I feel like it should be the other way around (meaning sitting should raise intra-abdominal pressure). And none of the sources I've searched really explains why. So now I am consulting SDN for help. Can anyone explain this concept for me?
Thanks!
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