Abstract
Objective To evaluate the effects of early postoperative lung alveolar recruitment (LRM) on pulmonary oxygenation in patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCABG).Methods One hundred and twenty-six ASA physical status Ⅱ or Ⅲ patients of both sexes,aged 44-70 yr,of NYHA class Ⅱ or Ⅲ patients,scheduled for elective OPCABG,were randomly allocated into 2 groups (n =63 each):control group (group C) and LRM group.In group LRM,LRM was performed using pressure control method at 1 and 2 h after operation based on conventional mechanical ventilation.Both distending pressure and positive end-expiratory pressure were 20 cmH2O.Peak airway pressure was limited to 40 cmH2O and maintained at this level for 30 s,and then the original mode of ventilation was restored.At the end of operation,at 3 h alter operation and immediately after weaning from mechanical ventilation,blood samples were collected from the radial artery for blood gas analysis and oxygenation index was calculated.The development of postoperative hypoxemia,atelectasis,pulmonary infection,delayed removal of endotracheal tubes,and prolonged duration of intensive care unit stay,and ventilation time were recorded.Results LRM was stopped in no patients for unstable hemodynamics.Compared with group C,oxygenation index was significantly increased at 3 h after operation and immediately after weaning from mechanical ventilation,the incidence of postoperative hypoxemia,atelectasis,pulmonary infection,and delayed removal of endotracheal tubes was significantly decreased,the ventilation time was shortened,and no significant change was found in the incidence of prolonged duration of intensive care unit stay in LRM group.Conclusion Early postoperative LRM can improve pulmonary oxygenation in patients undergoing OPCABG. Key words: Positive-pressure respiration; Respiratory function tests; Coronary artery bypass surgery, off-pump; Postoperative complications
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