Cerebral oxygenation and hyperthermia

Hyperthermia is associated with marked reductions in cerebral blood flow (CBF). Increased distribution of cardiac output to the periphery, increases in alveolar ventilation and resultant hypocapnia each contribute to the fall in CBF during passive hyperthermia; however, their relative contribution r...

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Main Authors: Anthony Richard Bain, Shawnda A Morrison, Philip Neil Ainslie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2014-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fphys.2014.00092/full
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description Hyperthermia is associated with marked reductions in cerebral blood flow (CBF). Increased distribution of cardiac output to the periphery, increases in alveolar ventilation and resultant hypocapnia each contribute to the fall in CBF during passive hyperthermia; however, their relative contribution remains a point of contention, and probably depends on the experimental condition (e.g. posture and degree of hyperthermia). The hyperthermia-induced hyperventilatory response reduces arterial CO2 pressure (PaCO2) causing cerebral vasoconstriction and subsequent reductions in flow. During supine passive hyperthermia, the majority of recent data indicate that reductions in PaCO2 may be the primary, if not sole, culprit for reduced CBF. On the other hand, during more dynamic conditions (e.g. hemorrhage or orthostatic challenges), an inability to appropriately decrease peripheral vascular conductance presents a condition whereby adequate cerebral perfusion pressure may be compromised secondary to reductions in systemic blood pressure. Although studies have reported maintenance of pre-frontal cortex oxygenation (assessed by near-infrared spectroscopy) during exercise and severe heat stress, the influence of cutaneous blood flow is known to contaminate this measure. This review discusses the governing mechanisms associated with changes in CBF and oxygenation during moderate to severe (i.e. 1.0°C to 2.0°C increase in body core temperature) levels of hyperthermia. Future research directions are provided.
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spelling doaj.art-95fb4986dc64434b8e2c3fe4e90691af2022-12-22T01:16:58ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Physiology1664-042X2014-03-01510.3389/fphys.2014.0009280804Cerebral oxygenation and hyperthermiaAnthony Richard Bain0Shawnda A Morrison1Philip Neil Ainslie2University of British Columbia - Okanagan campusAcadia UniversityUniversity of British Columbia - Okanagan campusHyperthermia is associated with marked reductions in cerebral blood flow (CBF). Increased distribution of cardiac output to the periphery, increases in alveolar ventilation and resultant hypocapnia each contribute to the fall in CBF during passive hyperthermia; however, their relative contribution remains a point of contention, and probably depends on the experimental condition (e.g. posture and degree of hyperthermia). The hyperthermia-induced hyperventilatory response reduces arterial CO2 pressure (PaCO2) causing cerebral vasoconstriction and subsequent reductions in flow. During supine passive hyperthermia, the majority of recent data indicate that reductions in PaCO2 may be the primary, if not sole, culprit for reduced CBF. On the other hand, during more dynamic conditions (e.g. hemorrhage or orthostatic challenges), an inability to appropriately decrease peripheral vascular conductance presents a condition whereby adequate cerebral perfusion pressure may be compromised secondary to reductions in systemic blood pressure. Although studies have reported maintenance of pre-frontal cortex oxygenation (assessed by near-infrared spectroscopy) during exercise and severe heat stress, the influence of cutaneous blood flow is known to contaminate this measure. This review discusses the governing mechanisms associated with changes in CBF and oxygenation during moderate to severe (i.e. 1.0°C to 2.0°C increase in body core temperature) levels of hyperthermia. Future research directions are provided.http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fphys.2014.00092/fullHemorrhageSyncopehyperthermiacerebral circulationcerebral blood flow (CBF)Heat stress
spellingShingle Anthony Richard Bain
Shawnda A Morrison
Philip Neil Ainslie
Cerebral oxygenation and hyperthermia
Frontiers in Physiology
Hemorrhage
Syncope
hyperthermia
cerebral circulation
cerebral blood flow (CBF)
Heat stress
title Cerebral oxygenation and hyperthermia
title_full Cerebral oxygenation and hyperthermia
title_fullStr Cerebral oxygenation and hyperthermia
title_full_unstemmed Cerebral oxygenation and hyperthermia
title_short Cerebral oxygenation and hyperthermia
title_sort cerebral oxygenation and hyperthermia
topic Hemorrhage
Syncope
hyperthermia
cerebral circulation
cerebral blood flow (CBF)
Heat stress
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