Provision Of Mechanical Ventilation Research Articles

Efficacy of Pulse Methylprednisolone in Treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome due to Malaria: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.

Objective: To study the efficacy of pulse methylprednisolone (MPS) therapy in patients with malaria-associated acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Materials and methods: The study was a randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled trial with a total sample size of 44 patients. The total random number table was used on a computer for randomization. The sample size was divided into either the study group that received pulse MPS therapy along with the standard therapy to manage acute lung injury (ALI)/ARDS or the control group that received a placebo in the form of 100 mL of normal saline with the standard therapy to manage ALI/ARDS. The primary outcome was defined as either death of the patient or discharge from the hospital. The sequential organ failure assessment (SOFA) score, the lung injury score (LIS), duration of stay in the medical intensive care unit (MICU), number of days for which mechanical ventilation was required, and the rate of secondary infections between the study and the control groups were also calculated. Statistically significant differences among continuous variables were analyzed by t-test, and differences between categorical variables were assessed by Chi-squared test. Results: A total of 30 patients passed initial screening, out of which 60% were males and 40% were females. About 73.3% of the patients fell between the age groups of 36-45 years. A total of 20 patients (66.7%) were discharged from the hospital, while the remaining 10 patients succumbed to death in the intensive care unit (ICU) (33.3%). The outcome of death or discharge was found to be independent of the use of pulse MPS therapy (p = 0.44). No statistically significant difference was found between the partial pressure of oxygen (PaO2)/fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) ratio, SOFA score, and LIS between the two groups. Furthermore, the differences between the mean duration of stay in the MICU, the mean duration for the provision of mechanical ventilation (p = 0.41), and the rate of secondary infections (p = 0.46) remained unaffected with the use of pulse MPS therapy. Conclusion: Pulse MPS therapy has not shown any clear-cut benefit in the management of malaria-associated ARDS, and in fact, the continuous use of this treatment in hospitals may lead to worsened outcomes. A novel, effective therapy for this grave complication needs to be developed to reduce the morbidity and mortality in such patients, which is frequently encountered. The development of a robust surveillance system is required for adequate monitoring and early diagnosis of this complication, along with larger multicentric randomized clinical trials. Disclosures: Approval was granted by the Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC). All participants were only selected after taking their written informed consent. The authors have no conflicts of interest or acknowledgments to report. How to cite this article: Tiwari S, Kursange S, Goyal A, et al. Efficacy of Pulse Methylprednisolone in Treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome due to Malaria: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial. J Assoc Physicians India 2023;71(11):36-39.

Assessment of Indoor Air Quality in Different Spaces of Residential and Commercial Buildings in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Indoor air pollution has a significant impact on human health, triggering and inducing a wide range of diseases that result in high morbidity and mortality. In this study, indoor air pollution in different spaces of residential and commercial buildings is assessed in terms of air quality index (AQI), particulate matter PM2.5, particulate matter PM10, carbon dioxide, formaldehyde (HCHO), the total volatile organic compound (TVOC), humidity, and temperature. Two residential apartment buildings are chosen for study, one is in a busy outdoor area and the other is situated in a calm outdoor area to see the effects of outdoor air quality on indoor spaces. It is found that the indoor air quality of bedrooms in residential spaces and cafés in commercial buildings is higher than the standards, and it is recommended to provide proper ventilation for better living of the occupants. Also, it is found that there is minimal effect of infiltration of outdoor air pollutants on indoor air quality and the reason is due to the provision of mechanical ventilation with air filters and effective building envelope.

Considerations of invasive mechanical ventilation in prone position. A narrative review

The evidence regarding logistic considerations and safety events associated with prone position ventilation (PPV) is summarized and a flow diagrama for safe provision of mechanical ventilation in the setting of the COVID-19 pandemic is proposed. A review of the literature was conducted in the Medline via Pubmed, Embase, and Lilacs databases, the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Central Register of Randomized Controlled Trials, Cochrane Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects, ProQuest Nursing and Allied Health Database, and Google scholar. Overall, 31 articles were selected for the analysis. The incidence of PPV-related safety events varies between 1% and 11.9% and the most frequent complications are pressure ulcers and airway complications. Early initiation of enteral nutrition is recommended, and transfers are possible in patients on PPV. There is controversy regarding contraindications and recommendations for PPV. Recommendations for its safe provision are based on expert opinions and the establishment of protocols for healthcare staff training. Clinical studies are required to determine which are the recommendations that should be considered for safe and reproducible PPV use during this pandemic.

Open versus percutaneous tracheostomy in COVID-19: a multicentre comparison and recommendation for future resource utilisation.

PurposeThe COVID-19 pandemic placed an unprecedented demand on critical care services for the provision of mechanical ventilation. Tracheostomy formation facilitates liberation from mechanical ventilation with advantages for both the patient and wider critical care resource, and can be performed using both percutaneous dilatational and surgical techniques. We compared outcomes in those patients undergoing percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy to those undergoing surgical tracheostomy and make recommendations for provision of tracheostomy services in any future surge.MethodsMulticentre multidisciplinary retrospective observational cohort study including 201 patients with COVID-19 pneumonitis admitted to an ICU in one of five NHS Trusts within the South London Adult Critical Care Network who required mechanical ventilation and subsequent tracheostomy.ResultsPercutaneous dilatational tracheostomy was performed in 124 (62%) of patients, and surgical tracheostomy in 77 (38%) of patients. There was no difference between percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy and surgical tracheostomy in either the rate of peri-operative complications (16.9 vs. 22.1%, p = 0.46), median [IQR(range)] time to decannulation [19.0 (15.0–30.2 (5.0–65.0)] vs. 21.0 [15.5–36.0 (5.0–70.0) days] or mortality (13.7% vs. 15.6%, p = 0.84). Of the 172 patients that were alive at follow-up, two remained ventilated and 163 were decannulated.ConclusionIn patients with COVID-19 pneumonitis that require tracheostomy to facilitate weaning from mechanical ventilation, there was no difference in outcomes between those patients that had percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy compared with those that had surgical tracheostomy. Planning for future surges in COVID-19-related critical care demands should utilise all available resource and expertise.Supplementary InformationThe online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s00405-020-06597-1.

Outcomes associated with respiratory failure for patients with cardiogenic shock and acute myocardial infarction: a substudy of the culprit-shock trial

Abstract Background Respiratory insufficiency with the need for mechanical ventilation (MV) is one of the most common indications for admission to intensive care units. However, little is known about the clinical outcomes of patients with acute myocardial infraction (AMI) complicated by cardiogenic shock (CS) who require mechanical ventilation (MV). The aim of this study was to identify the characteristics, risk factors, and outcomes associated with the provision of MV in this specific high-risk population. Methods Patients with CS complicating AMI and multivessel coronary artery disease from the CULPRIT-SHOCK trial were included. We explored clinical outcome within 30 days in patients not requiring MV, those with MV on admission, and those in whom MV was initiated within the first day after admission. Results Among 683 randomized patients included in the analysis, 17.4% received no MV, 59.7% were ventilated at admission and 22.8% received MV within or after the first day after admission. Patients requiring MV were younger, more frequently non-smokers, had higher body mass indices, presented more often with clinical signs of impaired organ perfusion including worse renal function, higher burden of coronary artery disease, were more likely to have experienced resuscitation within 24h before admission, had worse left ventricular function, and presented more often with non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. The primary endpoint of all-cause death or need for renal replacement therapy occurred in 21.8% of patients without MV, in 53.3% of patients with MV at admission (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 6.03, 95% confidence interval (CI) 3.17–11.47, p=0.002, compared to patients without) and 65.4% of patients with MV initiated within the first day after admission (aOR 8.09 95% CI 4.32–15.16, p<0.001, compared to patients without). Factors independently associated with the provision of MV on admission included higher body weight, resuscitation within 24h before admission, elevated heart rate and evidence of triple vessel disease. Conclusions Requiring MV in patients with CS complicating AMI is common and independently associated with mortality after adjusting for covariates. Patients with delayed MV initiation appear to be at higher risk of adverse outcomes. Further research is necessary to identify the optimal timing of MV in this high-risk population. Funding Acknowledgement Type of funding source: Public grant(s) – EU funding. Main funding source(s): Swiss National Foundation

Outcomes Associated with Respiratory Failure for Patients with Cardiogenic Shock and Acute Myocardial Infarction: A Substudy of the CULPRIT-SHOCK Trial.

Background: Little is known about clinical outcomes of patients with acute myocardial infraction (AMI) complicated by cardiogenic shock (CS) requiring mechanical ventilation (MV). The aim of this study was to identify the characteristics, risk factors, and outcomes associated with the provision of MV in this specific high-risk population. Methods: Patients with CS complicating AMI and multivessel coronary artery disease from the CULPRIT-SHOCK trial were included. We explored 30 days of clinical outcomes in patients not requiring MV, those with MV on admission, and those in whom MV was initiated within the first day after admission. Results: Among 683 randomized patients included in the analysis, 17.4% received no MV, 59.7% were ventilated at admission and 22.8% received MV within or after the first day after admission. Patients requiring MV had a different risk-profile. Factors independently associated with the provision of MV on admission included higher body weight, resuscitation within 24 h before admission, elevated heart rate and evidence of triple vessel disease. Conclusions: Requiring MV in patients with CS complicating AMI is common and independently associated with mortality after adjusting for covariates. Patients with delayed MV initiation appear to be at higher risk of adverse outcomes. Further research is necessary to identify the optimal timing of MV in this high-risk population.

An acceptability pilot of the facilitating active management in lung illness with engaged surrogates (FAMILIES) study.

Approximately half of the surrogate decision makers of critically ill adults are at risk for negative emotional burden. Decision support and effective surrogate-clinician communication buffers against such experiences. The objective of this study is to evaluate the acceptability of a new surrogate-targeted educational tool that promotes engagement with clinicians and advocacy for 2 evidence-based practices in the provision of mechanical ventilation for acute respiratory failure: spontaneous awakening and breathing trials.A panel of 44 former patients and surrogates of a 20-bed medical intensive care unit in a large academic hospital responded to an online survey. Acceptability was measured on 3 dimensions: attitudes toward the content and delivery of information, objective knowledge translation, and subjective knowledge acquisition.More than 80% of participants found the tool to be easy to read, and over 90% felt that the tool provided actionable recommendations. A significant number of previously unsure participants were able to identify what spontaneous awakening and breathing trials are and when they occur, and 16% to 36% reported significant improvements in their subjective understanding of the target evidence-based practices, after being exposed to the educational tool.This line of work seeks to reduce surrogates' negative emotional burden while also promoting quality critical care. The educational tool provides a promising new way to promote surrogate-clinician communication, by increasing surrogates' knowledge about and encouraging advocacy for evidence-based practices in the provision of mechanical ventilation.

Estimated effects of early diuretic use in critical illness.

To estimate the effects of diuretic use during the first 24 hours of an intensive care unit stay on in-hospital mortality and other clinical outcomes including acute kidney injury and duration of mechanical ventilation. Retrospective cohort study. Urban, academic medical center. Adult patients admitted to medical or cardiac ICUs between 2001 and 2012, excluding those on maintenance dialysis or with ICU length of stay < 24 hours. None. We included 13,589 patients: 2,606 with and 10,983 without early diuretic use (loop diuretic exposure during the first 24 hours of an ICU stay). Propensity score matching generated 2523 pairs with well-balanced baseline characteristics. Early diuretic use was unassociated with in-hospital mortality (risk ratio 1.01, 99.5% confidence interval 0.83-1.22). We found no evidence of associations with ICU or hospital length of stay, or duration or provision of mechanical ventilation. Early diuretic use was associated with higher rates of subsequent acute kidney injury (risk ratio 1.41, 99.5% confidence interval 1.25 to 1.59) and electrolyte abnormalities. Results were not materially different in subgroups of patients with heart failure, chronic kidney disease, or acute lung injury. Early diuretic use in critical illness was unassociated with in-hospital mortality, ICU or hospital length of stay, or duration of mechanical ventilation, but risks of acute kidney injury and electrolyte abnormalities were higher.

Does Propofol Sedation Contribute to Overall Energy Provision in Mechanically Ventilated Critically Ill Adults? A Retrospective Observational Study.

Propofol sedation is common in critically ill patients, providing energy of 1.1 kcal/mL when administered as a 1% solution. We aimed to determine the proportion of energy administered as propofol on days 1-5 in the intensive care unit (ICU) and any association with outcomes. Retrospective observational study in a quaternary ICU from January-December 2012. Inclusion criteria were length of stay (LOS) ≥5 days, age ≥18 years, and provision of mechanical ventilation (MV) for ≥5 days. Outcome measures included proportion of total daily energy provided as propofol, overall energy balance, hospital mortality, duration of MV, and ICU LOS. Data from 370 patients were analyzed, 87.8% (n = 325) of whom received propofol during days 1-5 in ICU. A median [interquartile range (IQR)] of 119 [50-730] kcal was provided as propofol per patient-day. Proportion of energy provided by propofol as a percentage of total energy delivered was 55.4%, 15.4%, 9.3%, 7.9%, and 9.9% days 1-5, respectively. Patients administered propofol received a greater proportion of their total daily energy prescription compared with those who were not (P < .01). Proportion of energy provided as propofol was not significantly different based on hospital mortality (P = .62), duration of MV (P = .50), or ICU LOS (P = .15). Propofol contributes to overall energy intake on days 1-5 of ICU admission. Energy balance was higher in those receiving propofol. No association was found between the proportion of energy delivered as propofol and outcomes.

Evaluating indoor air quality and energy impacts of ventilation in a net-zero energy house using a coupled model

The National Institute of Standards and Technology constructed the Net-Zero Energy Residential Test Facility to support the development and adoption of cost-effective net-zero energy designs and technologies. In support of indoor air quality goals, contaminant source control approaches were implemented that minimized the use of products containing urea-formaldehyde resin and utilized products with relatively low volatile organic compound emissions. Indoor and outdoor concentrations of formaldehyde and acetaldehyde were approximately measured monthly for 15 months. Independent emission measurements of formaldehyde were made in a small chamber system to determine the emission rates from samples of the wood flooring, plywood, and wood cabinetry taken from the house. Blower door tests were performed to determine the leakage area of the exterior envelope, the interior floors, and transfer grilles between floors. Real-time formaldehyde concentration and energy measurements were used to verify the indoor concentrations and energy predictions of a coupled CONTAM-EnergyPlus model of the house. The verified model was then used to evaluate the impacts of different outdoor air ventilation rates on indoor concentrations and energy. The current work demonstrates the need for consideration of source control options during product selection and the provision of mechanical ventilation, especially in homes with relatively airtight envelopes.

Prone position for acute respiratory failure in adults.

Prone position for acute respiratory failure in adults.

The need for ventilators in the developing world: An opportunity to improve care and save lives.

The drive to breathe is a fundamental human and biologic behavior, regulated by a complex system of checks and balances in the body. When respiratory mechanics are deregulated by injury, infection, coma, or a host of other conditions, the biologic equilibrium shifts into a state of respiratory failure. When this occurs, mechanical ventilation can be a life saving therapy. While commonplace in developed countries, critical care is at its infancy in many developing countries [1], where basic technology is often not available. Thus, while many lives are saved in developed nations through the provision of mechanical ventilation, patients in many developing nations often die from otherwise reversible causes due to lack of resources, education, and training. In this viewpoint paper, we will explore arguments in support of and against the provision of one vital resource – mechanical ventilators – in resource–poor settings. Furthermore, we will address both the benefits and challenges in implementing a program of increased provision of mechanical ventilators. Lastly, we will provide some solutions to address potential barriers to this initiative.

Provision of mechanical ventilation to pregnant/postpartum women with H1N1 influenza: a case-control study

During the influenza pandemic of 2009, clinicians delivered mechanical ventilation to pregnant women with little evidence to guide practice. The objective of this study was to compare the provision of mechanical ventilation to pregnant/postpartum women and a nonpregnant matched control group admitted to the ICU with H1N1 influenza.

Provision of mechanical ventilation to pregnant/postpartum women with H1N1 influenza: A case–control study

Provision of mechanical ventilation to pregnant/postpartum women with H1N1 influenza: A case–control study

Provision of mechanical ventilation to pregnant/postpartum women with H1N1 influenza: a case-control study

During the influenza pandemic of 2009, clinicians delivered mechanical ventilation to pregnant women with little evidence to guide practice. The objective of this study was to compare the provision of mechanical ventilation to pregnant/postpartum women and a nonpregnant matched control group admitted to the ICU with H1N1 influenza.

Nasal respiratory support through the nares: its time has come

Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is the most common respiratory morbidity in preterm infants. Surfactant therapy and invasive mechanical ventilation through the endotracheal tube (ETT) have been the cornerstones in RDS management. Despite improvements in the provision of mechanical ventilation, bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), a multifactorial disease in which invasive mechanical ventilation is a known contributory factor, remains an important cause of morbidity among preterm infants. Barotrauma, volutrauma or oxygen-induced lung inflammation (oxy-trauma) contributes significantly to the development of BPD in neonates ventilated through an ETT. Recently, nasal respiratory support has been increasingly used in preterm infants in an attempt to decrease post-extubation failure and, perhaps, BPD, and for the treatment of apnea of prematurity in nonventilated neonates. Observational studies using noninvasive respiratory support, such as nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP), have shown a decrease in the incidence of BPD when used to avoid intubation or minimize the duration of invasive mechanical ventilation through the ETT. Moreover, synchronized as well as nonsynchronized nasal intermittent positive-pressure ventilation (NIPPV) have been shown to significantly decrease post-extubation failure compared with NCPAP and their use has been associated with a reduced risk of BPD in small randomized controlled clinical trials. More recently, early surfactant administration followed by extubation to NIPPV has been suggested to be synergistic in decreasing BPD. Although these findings are promising, additional studies evaluating different nasal interfaces, flow synchronization, synchronization using neurally adjusted ventilatory assist mode, and closed loop control of oxygen during nasal ventilation to minimize lung injury are needed in an attempt to further decrease the incidence of lung injury in preterm neonates requiring respiratory support.

Conventional mechanical ventilation

The provision of mechanical ventilation for the support of infants and children with respiratory failure or insufficiency is one of the most common techniques that are performed in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Despite its widespread application in the PICUs of the 21st century, before the 1930s, respiratory failure was uniformly fatal due to the lack of equipment and techniques for airway management and ventilatory support. The operating rooms of the 1950s and 1960s provided the arena for the development of the manual skills and the refinement of the equipment needed for airway management, which subsequently led to the more widespread use of endotracheal intubation thereby ushering in the era of positive pressure ventilation. Although there seems to be an ever increasing complexity in the techniques of mechanical ventilation, its successful use in the PICU should be guided by the basic principles of gas exchange and the physiology of respiratory function. With an understanding of these key concepts and the use of basic concepts of mechanical ventilation, this technique can be successfully applied in both the PICU and the operating room. This article reviews the basic physiology of gas exchange, principles of pulmonary physiology, and the concepts of mechanical ventilation to provide an overview of the knowledge required for the provision of conventional mechanical ventilation in various clinical arenas.

Assessment of alternative ventilation schemes at public transport interchange

The provision of mechanical ventilation in a semi-confined public transport interchange is mandatory in Hong Kong. The authority recommends the general use of low-level-supply and high-level-exhaust airflow schemes that different from the traditional ventilation concept in that low-level emitted vehicle pollutants are best removed at source. Analyses of air quality at typical public transport interchange environments are conducted for the two airflow schemes. The CFD simulations are generalized by studying light and heavy traffic conditions with adjusted ventilation rates to match the change in vehicle emission levels to examine pollutant concentrations at passenger waiting areas and the elevated footbridges. While the conventional high-level-supply and low-level-exhaust scheme could perform better during light traffic loads, the difference diminishes with increased traffic loads during peak hours. On the other hand, the high-level exhaust scheme has an advantage of serving as a smoke extraction system during a fire outbreak.

Left ventricular function in patients with acute myocardial infarction, acute pulmonary edema, and mechanical ventilation

To evaluate the relationship between left ventricular function and prognosis in patients treated with mechanical ventilation for severe, persistent pulmonary edema as a consequence of acute myocardial infarction. A prospective study. A nine-bed coronary care unit in a 900-bed teaching hospital. Sixty-nine successive patients. All patients had acute pulmonary edema not responding to classical treatment and were treated with mechanical ventilation. The inhospital mortality rate was 67%. Thirteen of 23 patients surviving hospitalization died during follow-up, a mean of 5.8 +/- 7.7 months after infarction. Six of ten long-term survivors are in functional capacity class 1 or 2 (New York Heart Association) and four survivors are in class 3. Echocardiographic examination indicated that severe left ventricular dysfunction was present in most patients during the time of mechanical ventilation. Repeat echocardiographic examination performed 14.2 +/- 8.1 months after infarction showed a remarkable improvement in left ventricular function among the survivors. Multivariate analysis indicated that the small group of patients with a good long-term prognosis could not be separated prospectively from the larger group dying during or after hospitalization using variables obtained at the time of mechanical ventilation. The mortality rate is high in this group of patients. Left ventricular function of survivors is severely diminished at the time of infarction but improves markedly during follow-up. The small subgroup of patients with a good long-term prognosis cannot be identified prospectively when evaluated during the acute stage of infarction and the provision of mechanical ventilation.