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Effect of caffeine on control of breathing in infantile apnea.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  6644439     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Abnormalities in control of breathing have been associated with near-miss sudden infant death syndrome. Because caffeine is a respiratory stimulant, its effect on breathing pattern was evaluated in 12 infants with infantile apnea. Caffeine induced a significant increase in ventilation, tidal volume, and mean inspiratory flow. In contrast, no changes were noted in inspiratory time, expiratory time, or total cycle duration. These effects were observed with plasma concentrations of caffeine ranging from 8 to 20 mg/L. Caffeine increases ventilation mainly by increasing central inspiratory drive, and not be effective timing (T1/TTOT). This drug may be of value in near-miss SIDS.
Authors:
J V Aranda; T Turmen; J Davis; T Trippenbach; D Grondin; R Zinman; G Watters
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of pediatrics     Volume:  103     ISSN:  0022-3476     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Pediatr.     Publication Date:  1983 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1984-01-26     Completed Date:  1984-01-26     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0375410     Medline TA:  J Pediatr     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  975-8     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Apnea / drug therapy*
Caffeine / administration & dosage,  pharmacology,  therapeutic use*
Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Maximal Voluntary Ventilation
Pulmonary Ventilation / drug effects
Respiration / drug effects*
Respiratory Function Tests
Sudden Infant Death / prevention & control
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
58-08-2/Caffeine

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