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Closing volume during normal pregnancy

G S Garrard, W A Littler, C W Redman

    Thorax
    |August 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    Pregnancy causes a progressive increase in closing volume (CV), a measure of lung function. This rise in CV may explain blood gas changes observed during pregnancy in women.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pulmonary Physiology
    • Obstetrics
    • Respiratory Medicine

    Background:

    • Pregnancy significantly alters maternal physiology, including respiratory function.
    • Understanding lung function changes during pregnancy is crucial for maternal and fetal health.
    • Previous research has shown varied effects of pregnancy on lung volumes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate serial changes in lung function parameters during pregnancy.
    • To determine the relationship between pregnancy and closing volume (CV).
    • To explore the potential impact of lung function alterations on maternal blood gas disturbances.

    Main Methods:

    • Serial lung function tests were conducted every two months in ten healthy primiparous women.
    • Measurements included functional residual capacity (FRC), total lung capacity (TLC), vital capacity (VC), specific airway conductance (SGaw), and closing volume (CV).

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  • Statistical analysis was used to assess changes and relationships over time.

    • Main Results:

    • A progressive, linear increase in closing volume (CV) was observed in all subjects throughout pregnancy (P < 0.001).
    • No consistent changes were found in other lung volumes (FRC, TLC, VC) during the study period.
    • Specific airway conductance (SGaw) was also monitored, though not detailed in the abstract's main findings.

    Conclusions:

    • The significant rise in closing volume (CV) during pregnancy is a key finding.
    • Increased CV may lead to ventilation-perfusion abnormalities, potentially explaining maternal blood gas disturbances.
    • Further research is warranted to confirm the clinical implications of these respiratory changes in pregnancy.