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  2. Diaphragm (structural system) - Wikipedia

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    The two primary types of the diaphragm are flexible and rigid. [1] Flexible diaphragms resist lateral forces depending on the tributary area, irrespective of the flexibility of the members to they are transferring force to. On the other hand, rigid diaphragms transfer load to frames or shear walls depending on their flexibility and their ...

  3. Diaphragmatic rupture - Wikipedia

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    The free edge of a ruptured diaphragm may curl and become perpendicular to the chest wall, a sign known as a dangling diaphragm. A herniated organ may constrict at the location of a rupture, a sign known as the collar sign. If the liver herniates through a rupture on the right side, it may produce two signs known as the hump and band signs.

  4. Diaphragm valve - Wikipedia

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    Diaphragm valves (or membrane valves) consists of a valve body with two or more ports, a flexible diaphragm, and a "weir or saddle" or seat upon which the diaphragm closes the valve. The valve body may be constructed from plastic , metal or other materials depending on the intended use.

  5. Diaphragm (mechanical device) - Wikipedia

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    In mechanics, a diaphragm is a sheet of a semi-flexible material anchored at its periphery and most often round in shape. It serves either as a barrier between two chambers, moving slightly up into one chamber or down into the other depending on differences in pressure, or as a device that vibrates when certain frequencies are applied to it.

  6. Foreign body aspiration - Wikipedia

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    When flexible bronchoscope is used, rigid bronchoscope is typically on standby and readily available as this is the preferred approach for removal. [14] Rigid bronchoscopy allows good airway control, ready bleeding management, better visualization, and ability to manipulate the aspirated object with a variety of forceps. [14]

  7. Paula Abdul and Nigel Lythgoe Settle Sexual Assault Lawsuit 1 ...

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    Paula Abdul and Nigel Lythgoe have reached a settlement in their lawsuit.. According to court documents obtained by PEOPLE, the pair settled the case, in which Abdul accused the producer of sexual ...

  8. 14 Kinds of People Who Should Never Go on a Cruise - AOL

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    4. You Hate Being Nickeled and Dimed. Sure, a lot is included in the cost of a cruise, including accommodations, most food, and entertainment. But there's a long list of things that will rack up ...

  9. Negative pressure ventilator - Wikipedia

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    It is a large, sealed horizontal cylinder (or "tank") in which the patient lies, with their head protruding from a sealed opening at one end of the tank. An air pump or a flexible diaphragm (usually motor-driven) varies the air pressure inside the tank, in continuous alternations, lowering and raising the air pressure in the cylinder. This ...