title: A simple technique for recording the electromyogram of the external abdominal oblique muscle in the newborn.
abstract: A technique for recording activity in the external abdominal oblique muscles of the human newborn is described. It uses simple, self-adhesive, surface electrodes arranged to reduce electrocardiographic interference. This method is applicable to studies of the respiratory patterns of very pre-term babies undergoing intensive medical care.
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatrics, University of Cambridge, New Addenbrooke's Hospital, U.K.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: South
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Morley
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Hughes
mesh_terms: D000009:Abdominal Muscles / Q000502:physiology*; D004576:Electromyography / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature / Q000502:physiology*; D009119:Muscle Contraction; D012119:Respiration