Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Hyperventilating the hypoventilator

G E Sander, R G Hooper, I Mehlman

    Archives of Internal Medicine
    |March 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Even with normal blood gases, chronic hypoventilation can signal neuromuscular disease. This condition affects the respiratory system, and patients may still be able to breathe normally temporarily.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Influence of a thermal discharge on parasites of a cold-water flatfish, Pleuronectes americanus, as a bioindicator of subtle environmental change.

    The Journal of parasitology·2008
    Same author

    Heart failure in diabetes mellitus: causal and treatment considerations.

    Minerva cardioangiologica·2005
    Same author

    High blood pressure in the geriatric population: treatment considerations.

    The American journal of geriatric cardiology·2002
    Same author

    Beyond the usual strategies for blood pressure reduction: therapeutic considerations and combination therapies.

    Journal of clinical hypertension (Greenwich, Conn.)·2001
    Same author

    Forced inspiratory nasal flow-volume curves: a simple test of nasal airflow.

    Mayo Clinic proceedings·2001
    Same author

    Atrial fibrillation in the elderly--an increasing problem that mandates aggressive management.

    The American journal of geriatric cardiology·2001
    Same journal

    Elevated CK-MB With Normal Total Creatine Kinase Levels in Patients Undergoing Maintenance Hemodialysis-Reply.

    Archives of internal medicine·2017
    Same journal

    Occult Carbon Monoxide Poisoning-Reply.

    Archives of internal medicine·2017
    Same journal

    Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome-Reply.

    Archives of internal medicine·2017
    Same journal

    Heparin Side Effects-Reply.

    Archives of internal medicine·2017
    Same journal

    Humanizing primary care medicine begins with stress.

    Archives of internal medicine·2017
    Same journal

    Legend omitted and number misrepresented.

    Archives of internal medicine·2013
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Pulmonology
    • Neurology
    • Respiratory Medicine

    Background:

    • Chronic hypoventilation in a 65-year-old man was investigated.
    • The patient exhibited primary neuromuscular disease significantly impacting the thoracic bellows function.

    Observation:

    • The patient could voluntarily hyperventilate using accessory muscles.
    • This voluntary action normalized his partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PCO2).

    Findings:

    • Reduced PCO2 to normal levels does not rule out neuromuscular disease.
    • The case highlights the complexity of interpreting respiratory function tests in neuromuscular disorders.

    Implications:

    • Careful interpretation of hyperventilation gas analysis is crucial in patients with neuromuscular disease.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Neuromuscular disease remains a potential cause of chronic respiratory failure even with seemingly normal PCO2.
  • This underscores the need for comprehensive diagnostic approaches beyond simple blood gas analysis.