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Effect of Positioning

 
 
 
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  • Changing from a supine to an upright position can increase haematocrit, red blood cells, white cell count, calcium, thyroxine, AST, ALP, immunoglobulins, total protein, albumin, lipids, adrenaline, noradrenaline and renin levels.
 
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