The Clinical and Pathological Effects of Asphyxiation in the Fetal Rhesus Monkey

Abstract

Recent times have brought an expanded interest in the problems of cerebral palsy and mental retardation and the circumstances under which they may occur. In part this increased interest reflects the considerable uncertainties still apparent regarding the etiology and pathogenesis of cerebral injury in such cases. However, despite the value of the experimental approach in other areas, few laboratory animal studies have been directed toward the elucidation of these problems.

For the careful determinations in blood chemistry gratitude is expressed to Mr. Joaquin Segarra. Other valuable contributors to this effort have been Mrs. Maria Rivera de Rivera and Mr. Luis Gonzalez. For the excellent photography special credit is due Mr. Pedro Solá Amadeo of the Laboratory. Ilistological preparations were made by Mrs. Maria Yamaguchi.