Churchill-Cope reflex
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The Churchill-Cope reflex is a reflex
in which distension of the pulmonary vascular bed, as occurs in pulmonary oedema
, causes an increase in respiratory rate
(tachypnoea).
It was described in 1929 by Edward Delos Churchill
and Oliver Cope
.
Reflex
A reflex action, also known as a reflex, is an involuntary and nearly instantaneous movement in response to a stimulus. A true reflex is a behavior which is mediated via the reflex arc; this does not apply to casual uses of the term 'reflex'.-See also:...
in which distension of the pulmonary vascular bed, as occurs in pulmonary oedema
Pulmonary edema
Pulmonary edema , or oedema , is fluid accumulation in the air spaces and parenchyma of the lungs. It leads to impaired gas exchange and may cause respiratory failure...
, causes an increase in respiratory rate
Respiratory rate
Respiratory rate is also known by respiration rate, pulmonary ventilation rate, ventilation rate, or breathing frequency is the number of breaths taken within a set amount of time, typically 60 seconds....
(tachypnoea).
It was described in 1929 by Edward Delos Churchill
Edward Delos Churchill
Edward Delos Churchill was an American surgeon known for his work in thoracic surgery and remembered for describing the Churchill-Cope reflex.- Biography :...
and Oliver Cope
Oliver Cope
Oliver Cope , was an American surgeon known for his work in parathyroid surgery, burns treatment and breast cancer treatment. He is also remembered for describing the Churchill-Cope reflex.- Biography :...
.