1991
DOI: 10.1164/ajrccm/144.4.837
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Ventilatory Drive and Respiratory Muscle Function in Pregnancy

Abstract: It has been demonstrated that during pregnancy expiratory reserve volume (ERV) decreases and minute ventilation (VE) increases initially and then stabilizes. In order to determine the role of thoracoabdominal mechanics, control of breathing, and inspiratory muscle function in these alterations, we studied inspiratory pressures, lung volumes, thoracic configuration, and respiratory drive in 18 normal pregnant women at Weeks 13, 21, 30, and 37 of pregnancy. Ten of them were studied 6 months after delivery. Trans… Show more

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“…These include a gradual fall in the functional residual capacity (FRC) and expiratory reserve volume (ERV) and a corresponding rise in inspiratory volume (IC) 1 -4 . The reduction in FRC and the negative intrathoracic pressure at the end of expiration indicate that the resting position of the lung has changed 5 . During pregnancy, the diaphragm rises by 4 cm and the thoracic circumference increases by 5-7 cm 6 .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…These include a gradual fall in the functional residual capacity (FRC) and expiratory reserve volume (ERV) and a corresponding rise in inspiratory volume (IC) 1 -4 . The reduction in FRC and the negative intrathoracic pressure at the end of expiration indicate that the resting position of the lung has changed 5 . During pregnancy, the diaphragm rises by 4 cm and the thoracic circumference increases by 5-7 cm 6 .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Essas alterações morfológicas podem ser suficientes para modificar os ângulos de inserção da musculatura, gerando assim interferência no funcionamento biomecânico da bomba muscular inspiratória durante a gestação 2,6,9 .…”
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“…Portanto, de acordo com estas relações, os valores de Pimáx e Pemáx mensurados no presente estudo, foram obtidos a partir do VR e da CPT respectivamente 27 . 6,28 , e sem diferença quando comparado às nuligestas. Seria esperado que houvesse uma diminuição da Pemáx uma vez que durante a gestação, o crescimento uterino promove um estiramento excessivo da musculatura abdominal tornando-a mais delgada e alongada, há um aumento em torno de 115% no comprimento da musculatura abdominal, desviando lateralmente e anteriormente a linha de ação dos músculos retos.…”
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