Reduced pulmonary capillary blood volume as a long-term sequel of ARDS
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serval:BIB_06DC9A3702CA
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Reduced pulmonary capillary blood volume as a long-term sequel of ARDS
Journal
Chest
ISSN
0012-3692 (Print)
Publication state
Published
Issued date
05/1985
Volume
87
Number
5
Pages
608-11
Notes
Journal Article --- Old month value: May
Abstract
Lung function was evaluated in nine survivors of ARDS. All patients were asymptomatic at rest at the time of the study, ie, 5.5 to 19 months after extubation (mean 12.5). Six had mild to moderate exertional dyspnea. Chest x-ray films showed no gross parenchymal abnormalities. Spirometry and pulmonary mechanics were either normal or minimally altered, particularly in smokers. At submaximal exercise levels, effort was limited by tachycardia in eight patients; one subject showed ventilatory and cardiovascular limitations. It was concluded that spirometry and pulmonary mechanics are restored to normal within six months after extubation, and gas exchange abnormalities persist after ARDS and might be related to intrapulmonary shunts at rest, whereas during exercise a decreased pulmonary capillary blood volume might be the primary factor.
Keywords
Adult
Airway Resistance
*Blood Volume
Capillaries/physiopathology
Exertion
Female
Humans
Lung/*blood supply
Male
Middle Aged
Pulmonary Circulation
Pulmonary Gas Exchange
*Respiration
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Adult/*physiopathology
Rest
Smoking
Spirometry
Pubmed
Web of science
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