Cardiovascular changes associated with fetal breathing. |
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Authors: | J C Fouron Y Korcaz B Leduc |
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Affiliation: | 1. Department of Pediatrics, University of Montreal Montreal, Quebec, Canada.;2. Department of Obstetrics, University of Montreal Montreal, Quebec, Canada. |
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Abstract: | Studies were carried out on seven fetal lambs, 3 to 1 weeks prior to the expected date of delivery to determine if, during fetal breathing, cardiovascular events were similar to those described as occurring with respiration after birth. The following changes were observed; (1) a slight decrease in pressures with the initiation of the rapid inspiratory movements followed by: (2) a marked elevation of the systolic and diastolic pressures; (3) a cyclic variation characterized by a fall in arterial pressure with inspiration; (4) a variable acceleration of the heart rate; and finally, (5) a typical respiratory arrhythmia. These findings demonstrated that, during fetal respiratory movements, there are some cardiovascular changes which are specific to this period of life. There are other changes which are identical to what has been observed after birth. These latter cardiovascular changes imply that the endotracheal pressure variations are the reflection of authentic inspiratory movements under the influence of the central nervous system. |
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Keywords: | Reprint requests: Jean-Claude Fouron M.D. Section of Pediatric Cardiology St.-Justine Hospital 3175 Chemin Côte Ste.-Catherine Montreal H3T 1C5 P.Q. Canada. |
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