Hyperoxic ventilatory response in infants is related to nocturnal hypoxaemia

The carotid bodies primarily serve as oxaemia sensors that affect tidal breathing. Their function has not yet been studied in infants with nocturnal hypoxaemia. This cross-sectional study aimed to characterise the hyperoxic ventilatory response (HVR) in infants and its relationship to nocturnal hypo...

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Published in:ERJ open research 2024-01, Vol.10 (1), p.512
Main Authors: Koucký, Václav, Koucká, Pavlína, Koucký, Miroslav
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Language:English
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Summary:The carotid bodies primarily serve as oxaemia sensors that affect tidal breathing. Their function has not yet been studied in infants with nocturnal hypoxaemia. This cross-sectional study aimed to characterise the hyperoxic ventilatory response (HVR) in infants and its relationship to nocturnal hypoxaemia. The HVR was analysed in term infants aged
ISSN:2312-0541
2312-0541
DOI:10.1183/23120541.00512-2023