[Effect of fetal behavioral reactions and respiratory movements on the blood flow in the ductus arteriosus].

Relationship between blood flow velocity waveform and fetal behavioral states was studied in 16 normal pregnancies at 37 to 38 weeks' gestation. The peak flow velocity has demonstrated a statistically significant reduction during active sleep, as against that in quite sleep. These data reflect reduced ductal flow and suggest a redistribution in the left-ventricular and right-ventricular output in favor of the left side of the heart during active sleep.

[A method for assessing the patient's clinical status and for predicting the clinical course of suppurative-inflammatory processes using chemiluminescence].

A new method for the assessment of the severity of the patients' status and prediction of the clinical course of suppurative-inflammatory processes is described, making use of the peripheral blood luminol-dependent chemiluminescence. Early assessment of the patient's condition and prediction of the disease course helps correctly choose the treatment strategy. The technique is simple and rapid, recommending its wide clinical application.