Definition Respiratory Effects a. Increases Atelectasis: leads to decreases in FRC, causing 1)cephalad displacemnent of diaphragm, 2)weight of abdominal contents on diaphragm, 3)increased central blood volume b. Increased work of breathing secondary to increased impedance to stretching of chest wall and diaphragm c. Movement of the ETT: cephalad movement of diaphragm can shift carina carina […]