EFFECT OF THE PATENT DUCTUS ARTERIOSUS ON THE PULMONARY BLOOD FLOW, BLOOD VOLUME, HEART RATE, BLOOD PRESSURE, ARTERIAL BLOOD GASES AND pH

[摘要] The effect of the patent ductus arteriosus on the circulation and on the arterial blood gases and pHs has been studied. The pulmonary blood flow diminished 19.6 to 61.8% following ligation in 12 cases examined. The blood volume diminished following closure of the ductus in most cases. Likewise, the heart rate lessened and the pulse pressure was lower after surgery. Arterial oxygen saturation was low preoperatively in some cases and in most instances postoperatively, and this low value sometimes persisted. Some aspects of the data presented have been discussed in detail.

[学科分类] 儿科学