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J Appl Physiol 62: 164-169, 1987;
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Journal of Applied Physiology, Vol 62, Issue 1 164-169, Copyright © 1987 by American Physiological Society

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Distortion of chest wall and work of diaphragm in preterm infants

G. P. Heldt and M. B. McIlroy

Chest wall distortion is common in infants and is especially visible in preterm infants. It has been suggested that this distortion increases the volume displacement of the diaphragm during inspiration, which may be associated with muscular fatigue and apnea. We studied 10 preterm infants who had no evidence of lung disease, investigating the effect of chest wall distortion on the volume displacement and work of the diaphragm. The volume changes of the respiratory system were partitioned using an inductance plethysmograph. The minute volume displacement and the work of the diaphragm were calculated using the partitioned abdominal volume change and the gastric and esophageal pressures. The paradoxical movement of the chest wall lasted an average of 36% of inspiration. The minute volume displacement of the diaphragm ranged from 72 to 176% of the minute pulmonary ventilation, and diaphragmatic work ranged from 94 to 793% of that performed on the lungs. The amount of chest wall distortion, as reflected by the duration of the paradoxical chest wall movement, the minute volume excursion, or work of the diaphragm, was not related to the mechanical properties of the lungs. This estimated work load may represent a significant expenditure of calories in these infants and may contribute to the development of diaphragmatic fatigue, apnea, and a prolonged need for mechanical ventilation.


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