Influence of intra-abdominal hypertension after orthotopic liver transplantation on the recipients' respiratory function and management

Abstract

Objective To observe and analyze the reasons of intra-abdominal hypertension,and to discuss the influence of intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) on recipients' respiratory function and its changes after disposition.Method During January to June in 2012,50 patients who had performed orthotopic liver transplantation were involved in this study.Intra-abdominal pressure was measured by AbViser Intra-Abdominal Pressure Monitoring Kit.According to the value of intra-abdominal pressure,the patients were divided into two groups (IAH group and control group).The reasons of IAH were observed and analyzed.Respiratory rate,oxygenation index,and the arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide between IAH and control groups were compared.IAH was dealt with restricting oral input,inserting nasogastric tube,administering enema,inserting ilues tube or placing percutaneous catheter drainage according to reasons.Intra-abdominal pressure,respiratory rate,oxygenation index,and arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide were also observed after disposition.Result The incidence of IAH was 44％ (22/50).The respiratory rate of patients in IAH group was quicker than that in control group.The oxygenation index in IAH group was lower than that in control group.The arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide in IAH grade I group was not higher than in control group.However,the arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide in IAH grade Ⅱ and Ⅲ groups was higher than in control group.After disposition,the intra-abdominal pressure,respiratory rate and arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide in IAH groups were decreased from 16.4 ± 3.1 mmHg,33.0 ± 5.2 L/min and 47.6 ± 9.4 mmHg to 10.5 ± 1.8 mrnHg,19.7 ± 4.1 L/min and 39.9 ± 2.9 mmHg respectively,while the oxygenation index was increased from 202.7 ± 72.9 mmHg to 350.5 ± 98.5 mmHg.Conclusion The incidence of IAH after orthotopic liver transplantation was high.The influence of IAH on patients' respiratory function was serious.After timely and proper disposition,the respiratory function of patients with IAH could be improved. Key words: Liver transplantation; Intra-abdominal hypertension; Respiratory function