Abstract
A system of instrumentation for continuous measurement of oxygen consumption (VO2), carbon dioxide production (VCO2) and minute ventilation (V1) in human newborns on assisted ventilation is described. VO2 and VCO2 are measured by open-circuit indirect calorimetry utilizing a Servomex OA 184 differential paramagnetic oxygen analyzer and a Beckman LB 2 infrared CO2 analyzer. Minute volume is measured with a body plethysmograph. Bench performance is described, limitations of the system are defined, and sample clinical data are presented. The instrumentation can measure safely, accurately, and continuously physiologic variables in sick infants on assisted ventilation.
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