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  • Title: Diaphragm electrical activity during negative lower torso pressure in quadriplegic men.
    Author: Banzett RB, Inbar GF, Brown R, Goldman M, Rossier A, Mead J.
    Journal: J Appl Physiol Respir Environ Exerc Physiol; 1981 Sep; 51(3):654-9. PubMed ID: 7327967.
    Abstract:
    We recorded the diaphragm electromyogram (EMG) of quadriplegic men before and during exposure of the lower torso to continuous negative pressure, which caused shortening of the inspiratory muscles by expanding the respiratory system by one tidal volume. The moving-time-averaged diaphragm EMG was larger during expansion of the respiratory system. When we repeated the experiment with subjects who breathed through a mouthpiece, we found qualitatively similar EMG changes and little or no change in tidal volume or end-tidal CO2 partial pressure. When the pressure was applied or removed rapidly, changes in EMG occurred within one or two breaths. Because end-tidal CO2 partial pressure did not increase, and because the response was rapid, we suggest that the response results from proprioceptive, rather than chemoreceptive, reflexes. As most of these men had complete spinal lesions at C6 or C7 the afferent pathways are likely to be vagal or phrenic.
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