Stella, M.H., S.L. Knuth and D. Bartlett, Jr. Respiratory response to spontaneous contractions of the urinary bladder in awake and decerebrate rats. Respir. Physiol. 120:105-114, 2000.
Bartlett, D., Jr. and S.L. Knuth. Bladder contractions alter inspiratory termination by superior laryngeal and intercostal nerve stimulation. Respir. Physiol. 120:105-114, 1999
Stella, M.H., S.L. Knuth and D. Bartlett, Jr. Respiratory response to baroreceptor stimulation and spontaneous contractions of the urinary bladder. Respir. Physiol. 124:169-178, 2001.
van der Velde, L., A. K. Curran, J. J. Filiano, R. A. Darnall, D. Bartlett, Jr. and J. C. Leiter. Prolongation of the laryngeal chemoreflex after inhibition of the rostral ventral medulla in piglets: a role in SIDS? J. Appl. Physiol. 94: 1883-1895, 2003.
Curran, A. K., L. Xia, J. C. Leiter and D. Bartlett, Jr. Elevated body temperature enhances the laryngeal chemoreflex in decerebrate piglets. J. Appl. Physiol. 98:780-786, 2005.
Xia, L. J.C. Leiter, and D. Bartlett, Jr. Laryngeal water receptors are insensitive to body temperature in neonatal piglets. Respir Physiol. & Neurobiol. 150:82-86, 2006.
Xia, L. T. Damon, J. C. Leiter and D. Bartlett, Jr. Focal warming in the nucleus of the solitary tract prolongs the laryngeal chemoreflex in decerebrate piglets. J. Appl. Physiol. 102:54-62, 2007.
Böhm I., L. Xia, J. C. Leiter and D. Bartlett, Jr. GABAergic processes mediate thermal prolongation of the laryngeal reflex apnea in decerebrate piglets. Respir. Physiol. & Neurobiol. 156:229-233, 2007.
Xia, L., T. Damon, M. M. Niblock, D. Bartlett, Jr. and J. C. Leiter Unilateral microdialysis of gabazine in the dorsal medulla reverses thermal prolongation of the laryngeal chemoreflex in decerebrate piglets. J. Appl. Physiol. 102: 1864-1872, 2007.
Xia, L., J.C. Leiter and D. Bartlett, Jr. Laryngeal apnea in rat pups: effects of age and body temperature. J. Appl. Physiol. 104: 269-274, 2007.
Professional Interests:
Dr. Bartlett's research is directed at elucidating the role of the upper airways in the control of breathing. Studies focus both on the sensory physiology of the larynx and on the control of muscles that influence resistance to airflow through the nose, pharynx, larynx and trachea.The work is intended to advance the understanding of normal upper airway physiology and to provide information that will aid in the diagnosis and management of diseases, such as obstructive sleep apnea and the sudden infant death syndrome.
Courses Taught:
Physiology 110
Physiology 125
Scientific Basis of Medicine
PEMM 101
Grant Information:
Supported by grants from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development and the Flight Attendant Medical Research Institute.