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Review
. 1990 Aug;1(2):389-400.
doi: 10.4037/15597768-1990-2018.

Embryologic and physiologic basis of neonatal respiration

B S Turner
Review

Embryologic and physiologic basis of neonatal respiration

B S Turner. AACN Clin Issues Crit Care Nurs. 1990 Aug.

Abstract

Development of the respiratory system requires the integration of anatomic, physiologic, and biochemical factors. This process is described from 5 weeks gestation until establishment of respirations after birth.

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