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S Godfrey

Publications and source records attributed to S Godfrey.

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Effect of controlled oxygen therapy on arterial blood gases in acute respiratory failure.

Seven patients in acute exacerbation of chronic respiratory failure were given 24.5% and later 28% oxygen through Ventimasks. The mean increases in arterial PO(2) were 11 and 21 mm. Hg while breathing 24.5% and 28% oxygen respectively compared with control values while breathing air. Associated increases in arterial PCO(2) were 4 and 8 mm. Hg, respectively. In five of the patients these increases in inspired oxygen concentration resulted in useful increases in tissue oxygen supply without significant deterioration in ventilation, but in two patients arterial PCO(2) rose excessively and artificial ventilation was required.

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Respiratory stimulants in treatment of perinatal asphyxia.

The effects of two analeptic drugs-taloximine and ethamivan-have been studied in asphyxiated fetal and newborn rabbits. In primary apnoea ethamivan reduced the time before the onset of gasping, while during gasping taloximine increased the gasp rate. In secondary apnoea neither drug initiated respiration, though most animals could be resuscitated by using intermittent positive pressure respiration. From these results it is suggested that analeptic drugs have no place in obstetric or neonatal departments.

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