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This chapter outlines the effects pregnancy has on the respiratory system. It addresses the effects on anatomy and physiology. It will review changes in respiratory volumes and capacities and the normal blood gas of pregnant females. It will also outline the changes that are seen during labor.
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Wasson, C., Kelly, A., Ninan, D., Tran, Q. (2019). Respiratory. In: Absolute Obstetric Anesthesia Review. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-96980-0_2
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