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  2. Fowler's position - Wikipedia

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    Variations in the angle are denoted by high Fowler, indicating an upright position at approximately 90 degrees and semi-Fowler, 30 to 45 degrees; and low Fowler, where the head is slightly elevated." [1] It is an intervention used to promote oxygenation via maximum chest expansion and is implemented during events of respiratory distress. Fowler ...

  3. Gradian - Wikipedia

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    In trigonometry, the gradian – also known as the gon (from Ancient Greek γωνία (gōnía) 'angle'), grad, or grade [1] – is a unit of measurement of an angle, defined as one-hundredth of the right angle; in other words, 100 gradians is equal to 90 degrees.

  4. Pressure angle - Wikipedia

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    The pressure angle is equal to the profile angle at the standard pitch circle and can be termed the "standard" pressure angle at that point. Standard values are 14.5 and 20 degrees. [ 2 ] Earlier gears with pressure angle 14.5 were commonly used because the cosine is larger for a smaller angle, providing more power transmission and less ...

  5. Trendelenburg position - Wikipedia

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    This position is commonly used for a superior sitting surgeon that uses a combination of downward patient tilt, of approximately 30 to 35 degrees, microscope tilt towards themselves at the same angle and an intraoperative goniolens or prisms that allows them to visualise the inferior trabecular meshwork. Some joysticking of the globe may be ...

  6. List of gear nomenclature - Wikipedia

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    Lead angle is 90° to the helix angle between the helical tooth face and an equivalent spur tooth face. For the same lead, the lead angle is larger for smaller gear diameters. It is understood to be measured at the standard pitch diameter unless otherwise specified. A spur gear tooth has a lead angle of 90°, and a helix angle of 0°. See ...

  7. Cheap and deadly: Why vehicle terror attacks like the Bourbon ...

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    Experts say vehicle-based attacks are simple for a 'lone wolf' terrorist to plan and execute, and challenging for authorities to prevent.

  8. 5 Items From the 1970s That Are Worth a Lot of Money - AOL

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    Technically, anything over 20 years old can be coined “vintage.”But when you truly think of items worth this title, your brain doesn’t go to Beanie Babies.

  9. Why the Royal Kids Might Not Be Allowed to Keep Some of Their ...

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    The royal kids might not be allowed to keep some of their Christmas presents from the public this year thanks to the family's strict rules about gift giving.