ISSN:
1432-1971
Keywords:
Hypercarbia
;
Infancy
;
Congenital heart disease
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Three infants are described who illustrate 3 distinct mechanisms by which cardiac disease may cause carbon dioxide retention: 1) hypoventilation 2) large alveolar dead space and 3) decreased effective pulmonary blood flow. These mechanisms are illustrated here in patients with problems commonly encountered in the infant with symptomatic congenital heart disease. The physiologic basis of their carbon dioxide retention is also discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02332116
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