Inverse Ratio Ventilation Research Articles

The effect of inverse ratio ventilation on cardiopulmonary function in obese laparoscopic surgery patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of inverse ratio ventilation (IRV) strategy on cardiopulmonary function in obese patients under general anesthesia. Databases such as China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wangfang, WeiP, Web of Science, the Cochrane Library, and PubMed were systematically searched. All randomized controlled trials' literature on IRV during laparoscopic surgery in obese patients under general anesthesia was collected. After data were extracted and cross-checked, Rev Man 5.3 software was used for meta-analysis. Finally, five randomized controlled clinical trials (RCTs) were included in the meta-analysis, with a total of 312 patients. Compared with the conventional ventilation group, the inspiratory peak pressure was lower at pneumoperitoneum 30 min and pneumoperitoneum 60 min; the PaO2 and oxygenation index were higher at pneumoperitoneum 60 min, and mean airway pressure was higher at pneumoperitoneum 30 min and pneumoperitoneum 60 min; the dynamic lung compliance was superior at pneumoperitoneum 30 min and pneumoperitoneum 60 min. IRV applied to laparoscopic surgery in obese patients under general anesthesia not only reduces peak airway pressure and improves intraoperative oxygenation index and PaO2 but also enhances mean airway pressure and dynamic lung compliance, which has a specific lung protective effect. It can be used as an option for the mechanical ventilation model in obese patients in clinical practice.

Features of Mechanical Lung Ventilation During Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy in Patients with Different Body Mass Index

The aim of the study. To evaluate effects of carboxyperitoneum and steep Trendenburg position on respiratory biomechanics and gas exchange indicators in patients with different body mass index (BMI) during robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RRP). To develop an algorithm for choosing the optimal mechanical lung ventilation (MLV) regimen. Materials and methods. The study included 141 patients with verified prostate cancer who were candidates for RPR. Participants were divided into 2 groups based on BMI: group I included 88 patients with BMI30 kg/m2, group II — 53 patients with BMI30 kg/m2. Indicators of respiratory biomechanics and gas exchange during ventilation in various modes (Volume Controlled Ventilation (VCV), Pressure Controlled Ventilation (PCV), Pressure Controlled– Inverse Ratio Ventilation (PC-IRV) were analyzed in each group at 5 consecutive stages of the procedure.Results. The key parameters evidencing the effectiveness and safety of MLV during RRP procedure did not vary significantly under various ventilation regimens in the group of patients with a BMI30 kg/m2. Whilst in obese patients the use of VCV mode resulted in a significant increase of airway peak pressure (Ppeak) already at the stage of placing them into a steep Trendelenburg position (35°), thus endangering with the development of ventilator-induced lung injury. Increased Ppeak was also accompanied by the drop in oxygen saturation and significantly lower SpO₂ values, starting from the stage of applying carboxyperitoneum and until the end of surgical intervention.Conclusion. In non-obese patients, there’s no particular ventilator regimen that is crucial for achieving the safety and effectiveness of RRP anesthesia management, all regimens can be used. In patients with BMI30 kg/m2 PCV regimen and PC-IRV with inhalation/exhalation ratio of 1.5:1 can be considered as the optimal strategy for MLV during anesthesia for RRP surgery.

Clinical outcome of high frequency ventilation in neonates in neonatal intensive care unit

Background: Pulmonary disease is a major cause of mortality and morbidity in neonates. Some of them may require mechanical ventilation with high mean airway pressures to maintain adequate gas exchange. More unconventional modalities such as inverse ratio ventilation, high frequency ventilation or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) may be needed. Objective: To study the clinical outcome of neonates managed with HFV for past 5 years in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Methods: A retrospective study conducted at NICU from January 2007 to June 2013. All neonates who were managed with HFV were included in the study. Result: There were 39 neonates who were ventilated with HFV during that period. The survival rate was 20.5% (8 out of 39 subjects). 18 developed pulmonary hypertension, 5 of whom survived. Six (15.4%) presented with primary pulmonary hypertension (PHN) and 12 (30.8%) developed secondary PHN. In the survived group, 12.5% developed chronic lung disease and periventricular leukomalacia and in the expired group, 25.8% developed pulmonary haemorrhage. Conclusions: When HFV is instituted in infants who fail to show improvement with conventional ventilation, statistically significant improvement in arterial oxygen tension may occur without any change in oxygenation index. A longer period of conventional ventilation prior to HFV could be one of the factors that could interfere with the successful management with HFV.

Effects of volume-targeted pressure-controlled inverse ratio ventilation on functional residual capacity and dead space in obese patients undergoing robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy.

The effect of inverse inspiration:expiration (I:E) ratio on functional residual capacity (FRC) during pneumoperitoneum is unclear. We hypothesised that volume-targeted pressure-controlled inverse ratio ventilation (vtPC-IRV) would increase FRC by increasing the level of auto-PEEP in low respiratory compliance situations. During robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, 20 obese patients were sequentially ventilated with four different settings for 30 min in each setting: (1) control, I:E ratio of 1:2 and baseline airway pressure (BAP) of 5 cm H2O; (2) IRV2, I:E ratio of 2:1 and BAP off; (3) IRV3, I:E ratio of 3:1 and BAP off; and (4) IRV4, I:E ratio of 4:1 and BAP off. The changes in FRC were identified and compared among these settings. The FRC significantly increased as the I:E ratio increased. The FRC values expressed as median (inter-quartile range) during control, IRV2, IRV3, and IRV4 were 1149 (898-1386), 1485 (1018-1717), 1602 (1209-1775), and 1757 (1337-1955) ml, respectively. Auto-PEEP increased significantly as the I:E ratio increased and correlated with FRC (rho=0.303; P=0.006). Shunt and physiological dead space were significantly lower in all IRV groups than in the control group; however, there were no significant differences among the IRV groups. vtPC-IRV with shortened expiratory time and increased auto-PEEP effectively increases FRC during robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy in obese patients. FRC increases progressively as the I:E ratio increases from 1:2 to 4:1; however, an I:E ratio higher than 2:1 does not further improve the dead space. UMIN000038989.

Changes in dead space components during pressure-controlled inverse ratio ventilation: A secondary analysis of a randomized trial.

BackgroundWe previously reported that there were no differences between the lung-protective actions of pressure-controlled inverse ratio ventilation and volume control ventilation based on the changes in serum cytokine levels. Dead space represents a ventilation-perfusion mismatch, and can enable us to understand the heterogeneity and elapsed time changes in ventilation-perfusion mismatch.MethodsThis study was a secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial of patients who underwent robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy. The inspiratory to expiratory ratio was adjusted individually by observing the expiratory flow-time wave in the pressure-controlled inverse ratio ventilation group (n = 14) and was set to 1:2 in the volume-control ventilation group (n = 13). Using volumetric capnography, the physiological dead space was divided into three dead space components: airway, alveolar, and shunt dead space. The influence of pressure-controlled inverse ratio ventilation and time factor on the changes in each dead space component rate was analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U test and Wilcoxon’s signed rank test.ResultsThe physiological dead space and shunt dead space rate were decreased in the pressure-controlled inverse ratio ventilation group compared with those in the volume control ventilation group (p < 0.001 and p = 0.003, respectively), and both dead space rates increased with time in both groups. The airway dead space rate increased with time, but the difference between the groups was not significant. There were no significant changes in the alveolar dead space rate.ConclusionsPressure-controlled inverse ratio ventilation reduced the physiological dead space rate, suggesting an improvement in the total ventilation/perfusion mismatch due to improved inflation of the alveoli affected by heterogeneous expansion disorder without hyperinflation of the normal alveoli. However, the shunt dead space rate increased with time, suggesting that atelectasis developed with time in both groups.

Effects of intraoperative inverse ratio ventilation on postoperative pulmonary function tests in the patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A prospective single blind study.

Background and Aims:Induction of general anaesthesia is associated with development of atelectasis in the lungs, which may further lead to postoperative pulmonary complications. Inverse ratio ventilation (IRV) has shown to improve oxygenation and minimise further lung injury in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome. We evaluated the safety and effectiveness of IRV on intraoperative respiratory mechanics and postoperative pulmonary function tests (PFTs).Methods:In a prospective, controlled study, 128 consecutive patients with normal preoperative PFTs who underwent elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy were randomised into IRV and conventional ventilation groups. Initially, all patients were ventilated with settings of tidal volume 8 mL/kg, respiratory rate 12/min, inspiratory/expiratory ratio (I: E) = 1:2, positive end expiratory pressure = 0. Once the pneumoperitoneum was created, the conventional group patients were continued to be ventilated with same settings. However, in the IRV group, I: E ratio was changed to 2:1. Peak pressure (Ppeak), Plateau pressure (Pplat) and lung compliance were measured. Haemodynamic parameters and arterial blood gas values were also measured. PFTs were repeated in postoperative period. Statistical tool included Chi-square test.Results:There was no significant difference in PFTs in patients who underwent IRV as compared to conventional ventilation [forced vital capacity (FVC) 2.52 ± 0.13 versus 2.63 ± 0.16, P = 0.28]. The Ppeak (cmH2O) and Pplat (cmH2O) were statistically lower in IRV patients [Ppeak 21.4 ± 3.4 versus 22.4 ± 4.2, P = 0.003] [Pplat 18.7 ± 2.4 versus 19.9.4 ± 3.2, P = 0.008]. There was no significant difference in lung compliance and oxygenation intraoperatively.Conclusion:Intraoperative IRV led to reduced airway pressures; however, it did not prevent deterioration of PFTs in postoperative period.

Effect of inverse ratio ventilation on hemodynamics and respiratory mechanics in obese patients undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy

BackgroundObesity has become a global epidemic problem affecting every system and is associated with many consequences including coronary artery disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, obstructive sleep apnea, and socioeconomic and psychosocial impairment. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is one of the best and most commonly done operations for weight loss. Elevated peak airway pressure and hypoxemia are common problems that anesthesiologists face during laparoscopic surgeries with conventional volume-controlled ventilation. This study aimed at the use of the prolonged I:E ratio as an alternative strategy to improve gas exchange and the respiratory mechanics of obese patients undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.ResultsThe study was a prospective randomized controlled trial and was performed between April 2019 and March 2020. After the approval of the departmental ethical committee and the informed written consent had been taken from the patients, fifty-two obese patients undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy were enrolled in this study. After endotracheal intubation, the patients were randomly divided into the IRV group (n=26) and the VCV group (n=26). Respiratory parameters were adjusted as tidal volume (Vt) 8mL/kg ideal body weight, respiratory rate 12 breaths/min, positive-end expiratory pressure (PEEP) 0, fractional inspired oxygen (FiO2) 0.6, and I:E ratio 1:2 for the VCV group and 2:1 for the IRV group; hemodynamics and respiratory mechanics were monitored and recorded after intubation (0 min), before pneumoperitoneum (10 mins), and after pneumoperitoneum (20 mins), 30, 40, 50, and 60 mins. IRV significantly improves the respiratory mechanics during pneumoperitoneum in the form of decreasing the peak pressure (Ppeak) and plateau pressure (Pplat) and improving the dynamic compliance, but the mean pressure (Pmean) was increased; it also increased the partial pressure of oxygen (arterial PO2) significantly. No statistical significance was found regarding the demographic data or the hemodynamics.ConclusionIRV is superior to conventional VCV in morbidly obese patients undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy as it improves respiratory mechanics and oxygenation.

Lung-protective properties of expiratory flow-initiated pressure-controlled inverse ratio ventilation: A randomised controlled trial.

Expiratory flow-initiated pressure-controlled inverse ratio ventilation (EF-initiated PC-IRV) reduces physiological dead space. We hypothesised that EF-initiated PC-IRV would be lung protective compared with volume-controlled ventilation (VCV). Twenty-eight men undergoing robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy were enrolled in this randomised controlled trial. The EF-initiated PC-IRV group (n = 14) used pressure-controlled ventilation with the volume guaranteed mode. The inspiratory to expiratory (I:E) ratio was individually adjusted by observing the expiratory flow-time wave. The VCV group (n = 14) used the volume control mode with a 1:2 I:E ratio. The Mann-Whitney U test was used to compare differences in the serum cytokine levels. There were no significant differences in serum IL-6 between the EF-initiated PC-IRV (median 34 pg ml-1 (IQR 20.5 to 63.5)) and VCV (31 pg ml-1 (24.5 to 59)) groups (P = 0.84). The physiological dead space rate (physiological dead space/expired tidal volume) was significantly reduced in the EF-initiated PC-IRV group as compared with that in the VCV group (0.31 ± 0.06 vs 0.4 ± 0.07; P<0.001). The physiological dead space rate was negatively correlated with the forced vital capacity (% predicted) in the VCV group (r = -0.85, P<0.001), but not in the EF-initiated PC-IRV group (r = 0.15, P = 0.62). Two patients in the VCV group had permissive hypercapnia with low forced vital capacity (% predicted). There were no differences in the lung-protective properties between the two ventilatory strategies. However, EF-initiated PC-IRV reduced physiological dead space rate; thus, it may be useful for reducing the ventilatory volume that is necessary to maintain normocapnia in patients with low forced vital capacity (% predicted) during robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy.

Inverse ratio ventilation combined with PEEP in infants undergoing thoracoscopic surgery with one lung ventilation for lung cystadenomas: a randomized control trial of 63 cases

To investigate the effect of inverse ratio ventilation (IRV) combined with positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) in infants undergoing thoracoscopic surgery with single lung ventilation (OLV) for lung cystadenomas. A total of 66 infants undergoing thoracoscopic surgery with OLV for lung cystadenomas in our hospital from February, 2018 to February, 2019 were randomized into conventional ventilation groups (group N, n=33) and inverse ventilation group (group R, n=33). Hemodynamics and respiratory parameters of the infants were recorded and arterial blood gas analysis was performed at 15 min after two lung ventilation (TLV) (T1), OLV30 min (T2), OLV60 min (T3), and 15 min after recovery of TLV (T4). Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid was collected before and after surgery to detect the expression level of advanced glycation end product receptor (RAGE). Sixty-three infants were finally included in this study. At T2 and T3, Cdyn, PaO2 and OI in group R were significantly higher (P &lt; 0.05) and Ppeak, PaCO2 and PA-aO2 were significantly lower than those in group N (P &lt; 0.05). There was no significant difference in HR or MAP between the two groups at T2 and T3 (P &gt; 0.05). The level of RAGE significantly increased after the surgery in both groups (P &lt; 0.05), and was significantly lower in R group than in N group (P &lt; 0.05). In infants undergoing thoracoscopic surgery with OLV for pulmonary cystadenoma, appropriate IRV combined with PEEP does not affect hemodynamic stability and can increases pulmonary compliance, reduce the peak pressure, and improve oxygenation to provide pulmonary protection.

Improving Lung Procurement and Utilization Rates Using Clinical Practice Guidelines for Ventilation Management

The utilization of donor's lungs in the US has averaged 21% over the last decade. Alveolar recruitment maneuvers can improve lungs transplanted per donor (LTPD). Donor management goals (DMGs) are endpoints transplant clinicians strive to demonstrate organ recovery from the brain-death process. In a US organ procurement organization (OPO), three recruitment maneuvers (continuous positive airway pressure, step-up PEEP, and inverse ratio ventilation) were trialed against each other. Three years later, the practice of these techniques waned, and a program was created to improve the utilization of the recruitment maneuvers in their clinical practice guidelines (CPGs). An educational activity was performed based on information gathered from a needs assessment questionnaire of the OPO clinicians' experiences with recruitment maneuvers. Afterwards an evaluation completed by the attendees reported perceptions of the intervention. Then, a comparison between organs transplanted per donor (OTPD), DMGs and LTPD were made two months after the intervention and compared to a continuous sample of donors that were managed two months prior. A content analysis of the needs assessment (n=25) demonstrated a need to review the organization's CPGs. After the educational module there was an improvement in, (1) organs transplanted per donor (3.0 vs. 4.21; p = < .01), (2) LTPD (8 of 31 [26%] vs. 14 of 34 [41%]), (3) and comfort levels when utilizing the CPGs. This intervention failed to demonstrate an improved ratio of donors meeting seven of nine DMGs (58% control vs. 56% sample). However, the percent of lung donors meeting lung-specific DMGs in the study sample almost doubled in comparison to the pre-intervention control group (52% vs. 29%). The intent of this scholarship was to show an educational intervention may help remove barriers that limited performing recruitment maneuvers and improve donor management in the perioperative period. Future studies are indicated.

Effects of inverse ratio ventilation combined with lung protective ventilation on pulmonary function in patients with severe burns for surgery

ABSTRACT Objective To investigate the effects of inverse ratio ventilation combined with lung-protective ventilation on pulmonary function and inflammatory factors in severe burn patients undergoing surgery. Populations and Methods: Eighty patients with severe burns undergoing elective surgery were divided randomly into two groups: control (CG, n = 40) and experiment (EG, n = 40). The CG had conventional ventilation, whereas the EG were ventilated with tidal volume (TV) of 6–8 ml/kg, I (inspiration): E (expiration) of 2:1, and positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) 5 cm H2O. The following variables were evaluated before (T0), 1 h after start of surgery (T1) and after surgery (T2): oxygenation index (OI), partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO2), TV, peak airway pressure (Ppeak), mean airway pressure (Pmean), PEEP, pulmonary dynamic compliance (Cdyn), alveolar–arterial difference of oxygen partial pressure D(A-a)O2, lactic acid (Lac), interleukin (IL)-6 and IL-10, and lung complications. Results: At T1 and T2 time points, the OI, Pmean and Cdyn were significantly greater in the EG than in the CG while the TV, Ppeak, D(A-a)O2, IL-6 and IL-10 were significantly smaller in the EG than in the CG. At the end of the surgery, the Lac was significantly smaller in the EG than in the CG (1.28 ± 0.19 vs. 1.40 ± 0.23 mmol/L). Twenty-four hours after the surgery, significantly more patients had hypoxemia (27.5 vs. 10.0%), increased expectoration (45.0 vs. 22.5%), increased lung texture or exudation (37.5 vs. 17.5%) in the CG than in the EG. Conclusions: Inverse ratio ventilation combined with lung-protective ventilation can reduce Ppeak, increase Pmean and Cdyn, improve the pulmonary oxygenation function, and decrease ILs in severe burn surgery patients.

Inverse ratio ventilation for a case of severe acute respiratory distress syndrome

Inverse ratio ventilation for a case of severe acute respiratory distress syndrome

Effect of PEEP and I:E ratio on cerebral oxygenation in ARDS: an experimental study in anesthetized rabbit

BackgroundAlthough PEEP and inversed I:E ratio have been shown to improve gas exchange in ARDS, both can adversely affect systemic hemodynamics and cerebral perfusion. The goal of this study was to assess how changes in PEEP and I:E ratio affect systemic and cerebral oxygenation and perfusion in normal and injured lung.MethodsEight anesthetized Chinchilla-Bastard rabbits were ventilated at baseline with pressure-regulated volume control mode, VT = 6 ml/kg, PEEP = 6 cmH2O, FIO2 = 0.4; respiratory rate set for ETCO2 = 5.5%, and I:E = 1:2, 1:1 or 2:1 in random order. Ultrasonic carotid artery flow (CF), arterial (PaO2), jugular venous blood gases and near infrared spectroscopic cerebral oxygenation (∆HBO2) were recorded for each experimental condition. After induced lung injury, the animals were ventilated with PEEP = 9 followed by 6 cmH2O.ResultsAt baseline, inverse-ratio ventilation (IRV) significantly reduced cerebral oxygenation (∆O2HB; − 27 at 1:2; − 15 at 1:1 vs. 0.27 μmol/L at 2:1; p < 0.05), due to a significant reduction in mean arterial pressure and CF without modifying gas exchange. In injured lung, IRV improved gas exchange but decreased cerebral perfusion without affecting brain oxygenation. The higher PEEP level, however, improved PaO2 (67.5 ± 19.3 vs. 42.2 ± 8.4, p < 0.05), resulting in an improved ∆HBO2 (− 13.8 ± 14.7 vs. –43.5 ± 21.3, p < 0.05), despite a drop in CF.ConclusionsOur data suggest that unlike moderate PEEP, IRV is not effective in improving brain oxygenation in ARDS. In normal lung, IRV had a deleterious effect on brain oxygenation, which is relevant in anesthetized patients.

Effect of pressure-controlled inverse ratio ventilation on dead space during robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy: A randomised crossover study of three different ventilator modes.

Pressure-controlled inverse inspiratory to expiratory ratio ventilation (PC-IRV) is thought to be beneficial for reducing the dead space volume. To investigate the effects of PC-IRV on the components of dead space during robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RLRP). A randomised crossover study of three different ventilator modes. A single university hospital from September 2014 to April 2015. Twenty consecutive study participants undergoing RLRP. Patients were ventilated sequentially with three different modes in random order for 30 min: volume control ventilation (VCV; inspiratory to expiratory ratio 0.5), pressure control ventilation (PCV; inspiratory to expiratory ratio 0.5) and PC-IRV. Inverse inspiratory to expiratory ratio was adjusted individually by observing the expiratory flow-time wave to prevent the risk of dynamic pulmonary hyperinflation. The primary outcome included physiological dead space (VDphys), airway dead space (VDaw), alveolar dead space (VDalv) and shunt dead space (VDshunt). VDphys was calculated by Enghoff's method. We also analysed respiratory dead space (VDresp) and VDaw using a novel analytical method. Then, VDalv and VDshunt were calculated by VDalv = VDresp - VDaw and VDshunt = VDphys - VDresp, respectively. The VDphys/expired tidal volume (VTE) ratio in PC-IRV (29.2 ± 4.7%) was significantly reduced compared with that in VCV (43 ± 8.5%) and in PCV (35.9 ± 3.9%). The VDshunt/VTE in PC-IRV was significantly smaller than that in VCV and PCV. VDaw/VTE in PC-IRV was also significantly smaller than that in VCV but not that in PCV. There was no significant change in VDalv/VTE. PC-IRV with the inspiratory to expiratory ratio individually adjusted by the expiratory flow-time wave decreased VDphys/VTE in patients undergoing RLRP. University Hospital Medical Information Network in Japan 000014004.

The effect of pressure-controlled inverse ratio ventilation on lung protection in obese patients undergoing gynecological laparoscopic surgery.

To examine the effects of pressure-controlled inverse ratio ventilation (PCIRV) and volume-control ventilation (VCV) on arterial oxygenation, pulmonary function, hemodynamics, levels of surfactant protein A (SP-A), and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in obese patients undergoing gynecological laparoscopic surgery. Sixty patients, body mass index (BMI) ≥30kg/m2, scheduled for elective gynecological laparoscopic surgery were enrolled in the study. Patients were randomly allocated to receive either PCIRV with an inspiratory-expiratory (I:E) ratio of 1.5:1 (PCIRV group n=30) or VCV with an I:E ratio of 1:2 (VCV group n=30). Ventilation variables, viz. tidal volume (V T), dynamic respiratory-system compliance (C RS), driving pressure (ΔP=V T/C RS), arterial blood oxygen partial pressure/fraction of inspiration oxygen (PaO2/FiO2) and arterial blood carbon dioxide partial pressure (PaCO2), were measured. Hemodynamic variables, viz. mean arterial pressure (MAP), heart rate (HR), and serum levels of SP-A and TNF-α, were also measured. When compared to patients in the VCV group, patients in the PCIRV group had higher V T, dynamic CRS, and PaO2/FiO2, and lower ΔP and PaCO2 at 20 and 60min after the start of pneumoperitoneum (p<0.05). Patients in the PCIRV group had lower SP-A and TNF-α levels at 24 and 48h after surgery than those in the VCV group (p<0.05). In obese patients undergoing gynecological laparoscopic surgery, PCIRV can improve ventilation, promote gas exchange and oxygenation, and is associated with decreased levels of SP-A and TNF-α. These effects demonstrate improved lung protection provided by PCIRV in this patient population.

Pressure-controlled inverse ratio ventilation as a rescue therapy for severe acute respiratory distress syndrome.

PurposeLow tidal volume ventilation improves the outcomes of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). However, no studies have investigated the use of a rescue therapy involving mechanical ventilation when low tidal volume ventilation cannot maintain homeostasis. Inverse ratio ventilation (IRV) is one candidate for such rescue therapy, but the roles and effects of IRV as a rescue therapy remain unknown.MethodsWe undertook a retrospective review of the medical records of patients with ARDS who received IRV in our hospital from January 2007 to May 2014. Gas exchange, ventilation, and outcome data were collected and analyzed.ResultsPressure-controlled IRV was used for 13 patients during the study period. Volume-controlled IRV was not used. IRV was initiated on 4.4 ventilation days when gas exchange could not be maintained. IRV significantly improved the PaO2/FiO2 from 76 ± 27 to 208 ± 91 mmHg without circulatory impairment. The mean duration of IRV was 10.5 days, and all survivors were weaned from mechanical ventilation and discharged. The 90-day mortality rate was 38.5 %. Univariate analysis showed that the duration of IRV was associated with the 90-day mortality rate. No patients were diagnosed with pneumothorax.ConclusionsPressure-controlled IRV provided acceptable gas exchange without apparent complications and served as a successful bridge to conventional treatment when used as a rescue therapy for moderate to severe ARDS.

Immediate Effects of Inverse Ratio Breathing Versus Diaphragmatic Breathing on Inspiratory Vital Capacity and Thoracic Expansion in Adult Healthy Females

Background: The normal inspiratory to expiratory ratio is 1:2.However, the duration of inspiration can be increased voluntarily till the ratio becomes 2:1.This is called as inverse ratio breathing. The effects of inverse ratio ventilation have been studied on patients with respiratory failure and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. No studies have been carried out to study the effects of inverse ratio breathing in voluntarily breathing individuals. Hence this study was carried out to find the immediate effects of inverse ratio breathing versus diaphragmatic breathing on inspiratory vital capacity and thoracic expansion.Methods: 30 healthy adult females in the age group 20-25 years were included in the study. Inspiratory vital capacity and thoracic expansion at 2nd, 4th and 6th intercostal space was measured using a digital spirometer and an inelastic inch tape respectively. Diaphragmatic breathing was administered for one minute and the same parameters were measured again. A washout period of one day was given and same outcome measures were measured before and after individuals performed inverse ratio breathing with the help of a visual feedback video for one minute.Results: Data was analysed using Wilcoxon test. There was extremely significant difference between the mean increase in the inspiratory vital capacity and thoracic expansion at the 2nd, 4th and 6th intercostals space after inverse ratio breathing as compared to diaphragmatic breathing (p < 0.0001).Conclusion: Inspiratory vital capacity and thoracic expansion increase significantly after inverse ratio breathing.

Comparison of Pressure-controlled Inverse Ratio Ventilation versus Pressure-controlled Ventilation in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy with LMA

Comparison of Pressure-controlled Inverse Ratio Ventilation versus Pressure-controlled Ventilation in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy with LMA

The Effects of Inverse Ratio Ventilation with PEEP on Respiratory Function and Inflammatory Cytokines in Patients during One-lung Ventilation

Background: Hypoxemia is the most common complication during one-lung ventilation (OLV). Inverse ratio ventilation (IRV) may lead to intrinsic positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) and improve oxygenation in acute respiratory distress syndrome, so we investigated whether volume-controlled IRV with external PEEP could improve hypoxemia, reduce the risk of acute lung injury during OLV. Methods: Sixty patients undergoing one-lung ventilation for open thoracoctomy were randomly divided into IRV group and control group (n = 30). All patients were initially ventilated with a tidal volume of 8 mL/kg, an inspiratory: expiratory (I:E) ratio of 1:2 and a respiratory rate of 12 breaths/min in 100% oxygen without PEEP. During OLV, lungs were ventilated either with I:E of 2:1 (IRV group) or 1:2 (control group) with an actual tidal volume (VT) 7 mL/kg, respiratory rate 12 breaths/min, external PEEP of 5 cm H2O. Arterial blood was collected respectively to analyze blood gas before and during OLV. Meanwhile, hemodynamic and respiratory mechanics were monitored. The concentrations of IL-1β, IL-6 and IL-8 in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) were measured before and during OLV. Results: Compared to the control group, partial pressure of arterial oxygen (PaO2 ), mean airway pressure and dynamic compliance (CL) were significantly higher in IRV group during OLV (P < 0.05). However, plateau pressure (Pplat) and levels of IL-1β, IL-6 and IL-8 in BALF were lower in IRV group than those in control group (P < 0.05). Conclusion: IRV (I:E = 2:1) applying PEEP could improve hypoxemia, promote oxygenation, and improve dynamic compliance of respiratory system, moreover reduce Pplat and the release of inflammatory cytokines in patients during one-lung ventilation. It is superior to conventional ventilation with PEEP during one-lung ventilation.

Pressure-Controlled Inverse Ratio Ventilation during General Anesthesia for Open Abdominal Surgery Improves Postoperative Pulmonary Function

Background: Studies have shown that pressure-controlled ventilation improves alveolar gas distribution. And inverse ratio ventilation has advantages of improving oxygenation in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) patients. However, the effects that pressure-controlled inverse ration ventilation in patients undergoes endotracheal intubation general anesthesia have not been assessed. Objective: To investigate whether pressure-controlled inverse ratio ventilation (PIV) would improve ventilatory and oxygenation parameters as well as lung function compared to conventional ventilation in patients undergoing open abdominal surgery. Interventions: In the conventional ventilation (CV) group, the ventilation strategy involved zero end-expiratory pressure and volume-controlled ventilation. In the pressure-controlled inverse ratio ventilation (PIV) group, the strategy involved P high starting at 7 cm H2O, P low starting at 4 cm H2O, T high at 4 s, T low at 2 s, and an inspiratory-to-expiratory time ratio of 2:1. The ΔP value was adjusted according to VT. Pressure levels were increased by 2 cm H2O until a maximal VT was observed. Inspired oxygen fraction (FIO2) was 1.0 and tidal volume (VT) was 6 mL/kg in both groups. Main Outcome Measures: The primary outcome is pulmonary function tests. Hemodynamic, ventilatory and oxygenation parameters were measured; visual analog scale (VAS) scores, and nausea and vomiting scores were also measured. Results: The PIV group tolerated pressure-controlled inverse ratio ventilation without significant hemodynamic instability. Mean airway pressure and static compliance were significantly higher in the PIV group than those in CV group (P P 2 h was well tolerated and improved respiratory compliance and lung function on the first postoperative day.