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D B Craig, M A Toole

    Canadian Anaesthetists' Society Journal
    |November 1, 1975
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    During pregnancy, functional residual capacity (FRC) decreases, potentially explaining lower oxygen levels in pregnant women, especially when lying down.

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    Area of Science:

    • Physiology
    • Respiratory Medicine
    • Obstetrics

    Background:

    • Pregnancy significantly alters maternal physiology, including respiratory function.
    • Understanding changes in lung volumes during pregnancy is crucial for maternal and fetal health.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate changes in closing capacity (CC) and functional residual capacity (FRC) during pregnancy.
    • To explore the relationship between FRC, CC, and arterial oxygen tension (Pao2) in pregnant women.

    Main Methods:

    • Measurements of CC and standard lung volumes were performed in 24 healthy women aged 21-29.
    • Data were collected serially during pregnancy and post-partum (control).
    • Lung volumes were assessed in both seated and supine positions.

    Main Results:

    • Functional residual capacity (FRC) decreased by approximately 15% during pregnancy.
    • Closing capacity (CC) remained unchanged.
    • The difference between FRC and CC (FRC-CC) was reduced during pregnancy and in the supine position.

    Conclusions:

    • Reduced FRC-CC during pregnancy may explain lower arterial oxygen tensions (Pao2) observed in some pregnant women.
    • Positional changes (supine vs. seated) further impact Pao2 during pregnancy due to altered FRC-CC.

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