Background: The pathogenesis of daytime hypercapnia (PaCO 2 ≥ 45 mm Hg) may be directly linked to the existence of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) per se, although only some patients ...
This can then lead to rebound hypertension and increased brain swelling. Hypercapnia can also be harmful, causing brain arterial dilation and increased intracranial pressure. Therefore ...
Advances in science and technology have allowed researchers to gain a better understanding of the pathophysiology leading to long-term neurologic damage in newborns. Intrapartum events are now ...