Interactions between thermoregulation and the control of respiration in infants: possible relationship to sudden infant death

In summary, there is evidence that developmental changes in respiratory control and in thermoregulation have effects upon each other. Theoretically, such effects could give rise to failure of the respiratory system and there is some circumstantial evidence to support the concept that on occasions su...

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Published inActa pædiatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992). Supplement Vol. 82 Suppl 389; p. 57
Main Authors Fleming, P J, Levine, M R, Azaz, Y, Wigfield, R, Stewart, A J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Norway 01.08.1993
Subjects
Body Temperature - physiology
Body Temperature Regulation - physiology
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Respiration - physiology
Sleep, REM - physiology
Sudden Infant Death - etiology
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Summary:In summary, there is evidence that developmental changes in respiratory control and in thermoregulation have effects upon each other. Theoretically, such effects could give rise to failure of the respiratory system and there is some circumstantial evidence to support the concept that on occasions such interactions may be of importance in sudden unexpected death in infancy. Future research in this area should focus on the nature of the interactions between thermoregulation and respiration, and on the effects of infection and infection-related mediators on those interactions.
ISSN:0803-5326
DOI:10.1111/j.1651-2227.1993.tb12878.x