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Yep, the valsalva maneuver against a closed glottis works great for this.
by lukas099 5y ago
Yep, the valsalva maneuver against a closed glottis works great for this.
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- WillPostForFood 5y agoDuring the Valsalva maneuver (i.e., exhaling against a closed glottis or bearing down as though to defecate), intrathoracic pressure increases and leads to increased arterial pressure as a result of increased afterload. It is easily done by having the patient take a deep breath, put their thumb in their mouth with closed lips, and attempt to exhale without expelling any air.