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Why is understanding fetal circulation important in the context of pediatric cardiorespiratory conditions?
Why is understanding fetal circulation important in the context of pediatric cardiorespiratory conditions?
Which structure connects the umbilical cord to the mother's circulation?
Which structure connects the umbilical cord to the mother's circulation?
What causes the functional closure of the foramen ovale after birth?
What causes the functional closure of the foramen ovale after birth?
Which shunt is responsible for bypassing de-oxygenate blood from the pulmonary artery to the aorta?
Which shunt is responsible for bypassing de-oxygenate blood from the pulmonary artery to the aorta?
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Why does the ductus arteriosus close after birth?
Why does the ductus arteriosus close after birth?
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Which structure carries de-oxygenated blood from the fetus to the mother?
Which structure carries de-oxygenated blood from the fetus to the mother?
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What allows the de-oxygenated blood in fetal circulation to bypass the lungs?
What allows the de-oxygenated blood in fetal circulation to bypass the lungs?
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What triggers the reversal of atrial pressure gradient leading to closure of foramen ovale after birth?
What triggers the reversal of atrial pressure gradient leading to closure of foramen ovale after birth?
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How does a fetus primarily obtain oxygen and nutrients while in utero?
How does a fetus primarily obtain oxygen and nutrients while in utero?
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What happens to the ductus venosus after birth?
What happens to the ductus venosus after birth?
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What effect did a single pre-operative physiotherapy session have on postoperative pneumonia rates according to the international trial?
What effect did a single pre-operative physiotherapy session have on postoperative pneumonia rates according to the international trial?
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Why is chronic breathlessness under-recognized, assessed, and managed according to the text?
Why is chronic breathlessness under-recognized, assessed, and managed according to the text?
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What was reported by participants about the home-based rehabilitation program for inoperable lung cancer patients?
What was reported by participants about the home-based rehabilitation program for inoperable lung cancer patients?
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Why might hospitals need to reconsider the timing of physiotherapy according to the text?
Why might hospitals need to reconsider the timing of physiotherapy according to the text?
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What did a recent randomized controlled trial demonstrate about home-based rehabilitation for lung cancer patients?
What did a recent randomized controlled trial demonstrate about home-based rehabilitation for lung cancer patients?
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What is a significant challenge that physiotherapists face in critical care according to the text?
What is a significant challenge that physiotherapists face in critical care according to the text?
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Which of the following lung pathologies is NOT mentioned as detectable by lung ultrasound in critical care?
Which of the following lung pathologies is NOT mentioned as detectable by lung ultrasound in critical care?
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What is highlighted as a reason for questioning previous critical care physiotherapy recommendations?
What is highlighted as a reason for questioning previous critical care physiotherapy recommendations?
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Why is lung ultrasound recommended as a tool for critical care physiotherapists, based on the text?
Why is lung ultrasound recommended as a tool for critical care physiotherapists, based on the text?
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Which landmark trials are questioned in the text concerning the utilization of lung ultrasound in critical care?
Which landmark trials are questioned in the text concerning the utilization of lung ultrasound in critical care?
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Which anatomical difference between infants and adults makes the 'bucket handle' motion unavailable in infants?
Which anatomical difference between infants and adults makes the 'bucket handle' motion unavailable in infants?
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What is the primary reason why pre-term infants are susceptible to developing Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome (IRDS)?
What is the primary reason why pre-term infants are susceptible to developing Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome (IRDS)?
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Which lung condition in newborns is characterized by reduced surfactant production, leading to increased surface tension and decreased lung compliance?
Which lung condition in newborns is characterized by reduced surfactant production, leading to increased surface tension and decreased lung compliance?
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What is a major risk factor for Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome (IRDS) that contributes to higher mortality rates in male newborns?
What is a major risk factor for Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome (IRDS) that contributes to higher mortality rates in male newborns?
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Why are infants up to 6 months of age preferential nasal breathers?
Why are infants up to 6 months of age preferential nasal breathers?
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What does the text suggest as a potential barrier to the uptake and use of Lung Ultrasound (LUS) in clinical practice for physiotherapists?
What does the text suggest as a potential barrier to the uptake and use of Lung Ultrasound (LUS) in clinical practice for physiotherapists?
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How did the Austin Health physiotherapy department utilize a grant in 2015 to enhance care for high-risk surgical patients?
How did the Austin Health physiotherapy department utilize a grant in 2015 to enhance care for high-risk surgical patients?
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What was the primary aim of the physiotherapy-led model of care implemented at Austin Health in 2016 for high-risk surgical patients?
What was the primary aim of the physiotherapy-led model of care implemented at Austin Health in 2016 for high-risk surgical patients?
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Why has pre-operative physiotherapy historically focused on coaching patients in deep breathing and coughing exercises before surgery?
Why has pre-operative physiotherapy historically focused on coaching patients in deep breathing and coughing exercises before surgery?
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What negative consequence is associated with the change from admitting patients on the day before surgery to admitting them on the morning of surgery?
What negative consequence is associated with the change from admitting patients on the day before surgery to admitting them on the morning of surgery?
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What is the main reason that the Foramen Ovale allows the oxygenated blood to bypass the lungs in fetal circulation?
What is the main reason that the Foramen Ovale allows the oxygenated blood to bypass the lungs in fetal circulation?
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Why does the ductus arteriosus shunt de-oxygenated blood from the pulmonary artery to the aorta instead of going to the lungs?
Why does the ductus arteriosus shunt de-oxygenated blood from the pulmonary artery to the aorta instead of going to the lungs?
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Which vessel carries oxygenated blood from the mother to the fetus?
Which vessel carries oxygenated blood from the mother to the fetus?
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After birth, what leads to the closure of the ductus arteriosus in neonates?
After birth, what leads to the closure of the ductus arteriosus in neonates?
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What physiological event triggers the functional closure of the Foramen Ovale after birth?
What physiological event triggers the functional closure of the Foramen Ovale after birth?
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