Different Ventilation Strategies Affect Lung Function but Do Not Increase Tumor Necrosis Factor-α and Prostacyclin Production in Lavaged Rat Lungs In Vivo

Background: Using an in vivo animal model of surfactant deficiency, the authors compared the effect of different ventilation strategies on oxygenation and inflammatory mediator release from the lung parenchyma.

Methods: In adult rats that were mechanically ventilated with 100% oxygen, acute lung injury was induced by repeated lung lavage to obtain an arterial oxygen partial pressure < 85 mmHg (peak pressure/positive end-expiratory pressure [PEEP] = 26/6 cm H2O). Animals were then randomly assigned to receive either exogenous surfactant therapy, partial liquid ventilation, ventilation with high PEEP (16 cm H2O), ventilation with low PEEP (8 cm H2O), or ventilation with an increase in peak inspiratory pressure (to 32 cm H2O; PEEP = 6 cm H2O). Two groups of healthy nonlavaged rats were ventilated at a peak pressure/PEEP of 32/6 and 32/0 cm H2O, respectively. Blood gases were measured. Prostacyclin (PGI2) and tumor necrosis factor-[alpha] (TNF-[alpha]) concentrations in serum and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) as well as protein concentration in BALF were determined after 90 and 240 min and compared with mechanically ventilated and spontaneously breathing controls.

Results: Surfactant, partial liquid ventilation, and high PEEP improved oxygenation and reduced BALF protein levels. Ventilation with high PEEP at high mean airway pressure levels increased BALF PGI2 levels, whereas there was no difference in BALF TNF-[alpha] levels between groups. Serum PGI2 and TNF-[alpha] levels did not increase as a result of mechanical ventilation when compared with those of spontaneously breathing controls.     

'Alveolar recruitment strategy' improves arterial oxygenation during general anaesthesia

Abnormalities in gas exchange during general anaesthesia are caused partly by atelectasis. Inspiratory pressures of approximately 40 cm H2O are required to fully re-expand healthy but collapsed alveoli. However, without PEEP these re-expanded alveoli tend to collapse again. We hypothesized that an initial increase in pressure would open collapsed alveoli; if this inspiratory recruitment is combined with sufficient end-expiratory pressure, alveoli will remain open during general anaesthesia. We tested the effect of an 'alveolar recruitment strategy' on arterial oxygenation and lung mechanics in a prospective, controlled study of 30 ASA II or III patients aged more than 60 yr allocated to one of three groups. Group ZEEP received no PEEP. The second group received an initial control period without PEEP, and then PEEP 5 cm H2O was applied. The third group received an increase in PEEP and tidal volumes until a PEEP of 15 cm H2O and a tidal volume of 18 ml kg-1 or a peak inspiratory pressure of 40 cm H2O was reached. PEEP 5 cm H2O was then maintained. There was a significant increase in median PaO2 values obtained at baseline (20.4 kPa) and those obtained after the recruitment manoeuvre (24.4 kPa) at 40 min. This latter value was also significantly higher than PaO2 measured in the PEEP (16.2 kPa) and ZEEP (18.7 kPa) groups. Application of PEEP also had a significant effect on oxygenation; no such intra-group difference was observed in the ZEEP group. No complications occurred. We conclude that during general anaesthesia, the alveolar recruitment strategy was an efficient way to improve arterial oxygenation.      

Verkürzte Inspirationszeit während der Beatmung eines ungeschützten Atemweges

BACKGROUND: In an unprotected airway during cardiopulmonary resuscitation, two ventilations with an inspiratory time of 2 s after 15 chest compressions are recommended. Therefore, approximately 30% of the resuscitation attempt is spent on ventilation. Since survival rates did not decrease sharply when minute ventilation levels were relatively low, and uninterrupted chest compressions with a constant rate of approximately 100/min have been shown to be lifesaving, it may be beneficial to decrease the time spent on ventilation and instead, increase the time for chest compressions. METHODS: In an established bench model of a simulated, unprotected airway with increased airway resistance, we evaluated if inspiratory time can be decreased from 2 to 1 s at different lower oesophageal sphincter pressure (LOSP) levels during ventilation with a bag-valve-mask device. RESULTS: An inspiratory time of 2 vs. 1 s resulted in significantly lower peak airway pressure, while lung tidal volume was significantly higher at an inspiratory time of 2 s and a LOSP of 5 cm H(2)O (480+/-20 vs. 380+/-30 ml) and 10 cm H(2)O (630+/-50 vs. 440+/-20 ml) and significantly lower at a LOSP of 15 cm H(2)O (470+/-70 vs. 540+/-20 ml). While neither ventilation strategy produced stomach inflation at 20 cm H(2)O LOSP, 1 vs. 2 s inspiratory time produced significantly higher stomach inflation at 15 cm H(2)O LOSP (8+/-11 vs. 0 ml) and significantly lower stomach inflation at a LOSP of 5 cm H(2)O (359+/-31 vs. 375+/-29 ml) and 10 cm H(2)O (28+/-13 vs. 36+/-12 ml) per breath. CONCLUSION: In this model of a simulated, unprotected airway, a reduction of inspiratory time from 2 to 1 s resulted in a significant increase of peak airway pressure, while lung tidal volumes and stomach inflation volumes were statistically different but clinically comparable.     

Different ventilation strategies affect lung function but do not increase tumor necrosis factor-alpha and prostacyclin production in lavaged rat lungs in vivo

BACKGROUND: Using an in vivo animal model of surfactant deficiency, the authors compared the effect of different ventilation strategies on oxygenation and inflammatory mediator release from the lung parenchyma. METHODS: In adult rats that were mechanically ventilated with 100% oxygen, acute lung injury was induced by repeated lung lavage to obtain an arterial oxygen partial pressure < 85 mmHg (peak pressure/positive end-expiratory pressure [PEEP] = 26/6 cm H2O). Animals were then randomly assigned to receive either exogenous surfactant therapy, partial liquid ventilation, ventilation with high PEEP (16 cm H2O), ventilation with low PEEP (8 cm H2O), or ventilation with an increase in peak inspiratory pressure (to 32 cm H2O; PEEP = 6 cm H2O). Two groups of healthy nonlavaged rats were ventilated at a peak pressure/PEEP of 32/6 and 32/0 cm H2O, respectively. Blood gases were measured. Prostacyclin (PGI2) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) concentrations in serum and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) as well as protein concentration in BALF were determined after 90 and 240 min and compared with mechanically ventilated and spontaneously breathing controls. RESULTS: Surfactant, partial liquid ventilation, and high PEEP improved oxygenation and reduced BALF protein levels. Ventilation with high PEEP at high mean airway pressure levels increased BALF PGI2 levels, whereas there was no difference in BALF TNF-alpha levels between groups. Serum PGI2 and TNF-alpha levels did not increase as a result of mechanical ventilation when compared with those of spontaneously breathing controls. CONCLUSIONS: Although alveolar protein concentration and oxygenation markedly differed with different ventilation strategies in this model of acute lung injury, there were no indications of ventilation-induced systemic PGI2 and TNF-alpha release, nor of pulmonary TNF-alpha release. Mechanical ventilation at high mean airway pressure levels increased PGI2 levels in the bronchoalveolar lavage-accessible space.     

Haemodynamic effects of pressure support and PEEP ventilation by nasal route in patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

BACKGROUND--Intermittent positive pressure ventilation applied through a nasal mask has been shown to be useful in the treatment of chronic respiratory insufficiency. Pressure support ventilation is an assisted mode of ventilation which is being increasingly used. Invasive ventilation with intermittent positive pressure, with or without positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP), has been found to affect venous return and cardiac output. This study evaluated the acute haemodynamic support ventilation by nasal mask, with and without the application of PEEP, in patients with severe stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and hypercapnia. METHODS--Nine patients with severe stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease performed sessions lasting 10 minutes each of pressure support ventilation by nasal mask while undergoing right heart catheterisation for clinical evaluation. In random order, four sessions of nasal pressure support ventilation were applied consisting of: (1) peak inspiratory pressure (PIP) 10 cm H2O, PEEP 0 cm H2O; (2) PIP 10 cm H2O, PEEP 5 cm H2O; (3) PIP 20 cm H2O, PEEP 0 cm H2O; (4) PIP 20 cm H2O, PEEP 5 cm H2O. RESULTS--Significant increases in arterial oxygen tension (Pao2) and saturation (Sao2) and significant reductions in arterial carbon dioxide tension (PaCO2) and changes in pH were observed with a PIP of 20 cm H2O. Statistical analysis showed that the addition of 5 cm H2O PEEP did not further improve arterial blood gas tensions. Comparison of baseline values with measurements performed after 10 minutes of each session of ventilation showed that all modes of ventilation except PIP 10 cm H2O without PEEP induced a small but significant increase in pulmonary capillary wedge pressure. In comparison with baseline values, a significant decrease in cardiac output and oxygen delivery was induced only by the addition of PEEP to both levels of PIP. CONCLUSIONS--In patients with severe stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and hypercapnia, pressure support ventilation with the addition of PEEP delivered by nasal mask may have short term acute haemodynamic effects in reducing oxygen delivery in spite of adequate levels of SaO2.     

Effects of end-inspiratory and end-expiratory pressures on alveolar recruitment and derecruitment in saline-washout-induced lung injury -- a computed tomography study

BACKGROUND: Lung protective ventilation using low end-inspiratory pressures and tidal volumes (VT) has been shown to impair alveolar recruitment and to promote derecruitment in acute lung injury. The aim of the present study was to compare the effects of two different end-inspiratory pressure levels on alveolar recruitment, alveolar derecruitment and potential overdistention at incremental levels of positive end-expiratory pressure. METHODS: Sixteen adult sheep were randomized to be ventilated with a peak inspiratory pressure of either 35 cm H2O (P35, low VT) or 45 cm H2O (P45, high VT) after saline washout-induced lung injury. Positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) was increased in a stepwise manner from zero (ZEEP) to 7, 14 and 21 cm of H2O in hourly intervals. Tidal volume, initially set to 12 ml kg(-1), was reduced according to the pressure limits. Computed tomographic scans during end-expiratory and end-inspiratory hold were performed along with hemodynamic and respiratory measurements at each level of PEEP. RESULTS: Tidal volumes for the two groups (P35/P45) were: 7.7 +/- 0.9/11.2 +/- 1.3 ml kg(-1) (ZEEP), 7.9 +/- 2.1/11.3 +/- 1.3 ml kg(-1) (PEEP 7 cm H2O), 8.3 +/- 2.5/11.6 +/- 1.4 ml kg(-1) (PEEP 14 cm H2O) and 6.5 +/- 1.7/11.0 +/- 1.6 ml kg(-1) (PEEP 21 cm H2O); P < 0.001 for differences between the two groups. Absolute nonaerated lung volumes during end-expiration and end-inspiration showed no difference between the two groups for given levels of PEEP, while tidal-induced changes in nonaerated lung volume (termed cyclic alveolar instability, CAI) were larger in the P45 group at low levels of PEEP. The decrease in nonaerated lung volume was significant for PEEP 14 and 21 cm H2O in both groups compared with ZEEP (P < 0.005). Over-inflated lung volumes, although small, were significantly higher in the P45 group. Significant respiratory acidosis was noted in the P35 group despite increases in the respiratory rate. CONCLUSION: Limiting peak inspiratory pressure and VT does not impair alveolar recruitment or promote derecruitment when using sufficient levels of PEEP.     

Pressure controlled-inverse ratio ventilation and pulmonary gas exchange during lower abdominal surgery

Although pressure controlled-inverse ratio ventilation (PC-IRV) has been used successfully in the treatment of respiratory failure, it has not been applied to the treatment of respiratory dysfunction during anaesthesia. With PC-IRV the inspiratory wave form is fundamentally altered so that inspiratory time is prolonged (inverse I:E), inspiratory flow rate is low, and the peak inspiratory pressure is limited. Positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) can be applied and the mean airway pressure is higher than with conventional ventilation. To assess the clinical efficacy of this new mode of ventilation we studied ten patients having lower abdominal gynaecologic surgery in the Trendelenburg position under general anaesthesia. Pulmonary O2 exchange was determined during four steady states: awake control (AC), after 30 and 60 min of PC-IRV during surgery, and at the end of surgery. Patients' lungs were ventilated with air/O2 by a Siemens 900C servo ventilator in the PC-IRV mode with an I:E ratio of 2:1 and 5 cm H2O of PEEP. The FIO2 was controlled at 0.5 and arterial blood gases were used to calculate the oxygen tension-based indices of gas exchange. There were significant increases of (A-a) DO2 at 30 and 60 min (41 and 43%). These changes were less than those reported in a previous study using conventional tidal volume ventilation (7.5 ml.kg-1) and were similar to those in patients whose lungs were ventilated with high tidal volumes (12.7 ml.kg-1). Thus, in this clinical model of compromised gas exchange, arterial oxygenation was better with PC-IRV than with conventional ventilation, but not better than with large tidal volume ventilation.     

The effects of positive end-expiratory pressure during active compression decompression cardiopulmonary resuscitation with the inspiratory threshold valve

The use of an inspiratory impedance threshold valve (ITV) during active compression-decompression (ACD) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) improves perfusion pressures, and vital organ blood flow. We evaluated the effects of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) on gas exchange, and coronary perfusion pressure gradients during ACD + ITV CPR in a porcine cardiac arrest model. All animals received pure oxygen intermittent positive pressure ventilation (IPPV) at a 5:1 compression-ventilation ratio during ACD + ITV CPR. After 8 min, pigs were randomized to further IPPV alone (n = 8), or IPPV with increasing levels of PEEP (n = 8) of 2.5, 5.0, 7.5, and 10 cm H(2)O for 4 consecutive min each, respectively. Mean +/- SEM arterial oxygen partial pressure decreased in the IPPV group from 150 +/- 30 at baseline after 8 min of CPR to 110 +/- 25 torr at 24 min, but increased in the PEEP group from 115 +/- 15 to 170 +/- 25 torr with increasing levels of PEEP (P <0.02 for comparisons within groups). Mean +/- SEM diastolic aortic minus diastolic left ventricular pressure gradient was significantly (P < 0.001) higher after the administration of PEEP (24 +/- 0 vs 17 +/- 1 mm Hg with 5 cm H(2)O of PEEP, and 26 +/- 0 vs 17 +/- 1 mm Hg with 10 cm H(2)O of PEEP), whereas the diastolic aortic minus right atrial pressure gradient (coronary perfusion pressure) was comparable between groups. Furthermore, systolic aortic pressures were significantly (P < 0.05) higher with 10 cm H(2)O of PEEP when compared with IPPV alone (68 +/- 0 vs 59 +/- 2 mm Hg). In conclusion, when CPR was performed with devices designed to improve venous return to the chest, increasing PEEP levels improved oxygenation. Moreover, PEEP significantly increased the diastolic aortic minus left ventricular gradient and did not affect the decompression phase aortic minus right atrial pressure gradient. These data suggest that PEEP reduces alveolar collapse during ACD + ITV CPR, thus leading to an increase in indirect myocardial compression. IMPLICATIONS: Inspiratory impedance during active compression-decompression cardiopulmonary resuscitation improves perfusion pressures, and vital organ blood flow during cardiac arrest. Increasing levels of positive end-expiratory pressure during performance of active compression-decompression cardiopulmonary resuscitation with an inspiratory impedance valve improves oxygenation, and increases the diastolic aortic-left ventricular pressure gradient and systolic arterial blood pressure.     

不同机械通气方式对外源性肺表面活性物质治疗大鼠呼吸机相关性肺损伤效果的影响

目的 探讨不同机械通气方式对外源性肺表面活性物质(PS)治疗大鼠呼吸机相关性肺损伤(VILI)效果的影响.方法 雄性Wistar大鼠42只,体重310～356 g,随机分为6组(n=7):CVT6组、SVT6组、CVT10组、SVT10组、CVT14组和SVT14组.VT分别为6、10、14 ml/kg,通气频率分别为75、45、32次/min.采用高气道压机械通气(HPV,气道峰压为40 cm H20,PEEP为0)制备大鼠VILI模型.于HPv前(T0,基础值)及通气15～25 min,在呼气末经气道注入4 ml/kg空气,测定气道压力,计算胸肺顺应性,当其降至基础值50%时,PEEP升高至7.5 cm H2O.吸除气道内水肿液后,SVT6组、SVT10组和SVT14组给予PS 100 mg/kg,CVT6组、CVT10组和CVT14组给予等容量空气,并按不同VT和通气频率行机械通气.于T0、HPV后5 min(T1)、给予PS后15、30、60、90及120 min(T2-6)时测定MAP,采集股动脉血样行血气分析,于T1,6时收集气道内水肿液,于T6时处死大鼠取肺组织,观察病理学结果.结果 相同机械通气方式下,给予Ps后大鼠呼吸机相关性肺损伤较对照组减轻;不同机械通气方式下,SVT10组大鼠呼吸机相关性肺损伤较其余组均减轻.SVT10组肺组织病理损伤较其余组减轻.结论 采用VT10 ml/kg、通气频率45次/min行机械通气时PS治疗大鼠VILI的效果较好.     

The effect of prolonged inspiration time and PEEP on compliance and gas exchange in ventilated patients (author's transl)

The effect of prolonged inspiration time and PEEP on compliance, haemodynamics and gas exchange was studied on 15 patients, who were ventilated because of respiratory distress syndrome. The patients were ventilated by the Servoventilator 900 BR connected with a calculation unit. The inspiration time varied from 35 to 70%, the PEEP from 0 to 20 cm H2O. All patients were ventilated with constant tidal volumes (10-15 ml/kg b.w.). The compliance rose from 48 ml/H2O (ZEEP) to 61,5 ml/cm H2O (PEEP + 8 ml H2O). A further increase of PEEP caused a decrease of compliance to 48 ml/cm H2O (PEEP + 20 cm H2O). A prolongation of inspiration time of up to 53% showed an augmentation of compliance from 48 ml/cm H2O to 53 ml/cm H2O. Both modes of assisted ventilation caused an improvement of alveolar ventilation. The simultaneous consideration of various parameters of gas exchange, compliance and haemodynamics guaranteed the optimal mode of ventilation and minimal side effects.     

Hemodynamic effects of positive end-expiratory pressure during partial liquid ventilation in newborn lambs

BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to compare the effect of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) application on hemodynamics, lung mechanics, and oxygenation in the intact newborn lung during conventional ventilation (CV) and partial liquid ventilation (PLV) at functional residual capacity (FRC). CV or PLV modes of ventilation do not affect hemodynamics nor the optimum PEEP for oxygenation. METHODS: Seven newborn lambs (1 to 3 days old) were instrumented to measure pulmonary hemodynamics and airway mechanics. Each lamb was used as their own control to compare different modes of ventilation (CV followed by PLV) under graded variations of PEEP (4, 8, 12, and 16 cm H(2)O) on the influence on pulmonary blood flow and pulmonary vascular resistance. RESULTS: There was a significant drop in pulmonary blood flow (PBF) from baseline (PEEP of 4 cm H(2)O on CV, 1,229 +/- 377 mL/min) in both modes of ventilation on a PEEP of 16 cm H(2)O (CV, 750 +/- 318 mL/min v PLV, 926 +/- 396 mL/min, respectively; P <.05). Peak inspiratory pressure (PIP) was higher on PLV at PEEP states of 4 cm H(2)O (16.5 +/- 1.3 cm H(2)O to 10.6 +/- 2.1 cm H(2)O; P <.05) and 8 cm H(2)O (18.8 +/- 2.2 cm H(2)O to 15.1 +/- 2.6 cm H(2)O; P <.05) when compared with CV. Conversely, PIP required to maintain the pCO(2) was lower on PLV at PEEP states of 12 (22.5 +/- 3.6 cm H(2)O to 24.2 +/- 3.8 cm H(2)O; P <.05) and 16 cm H(2)O (27.0 +/- 1.6 cm H(2)O to 34.0 +/- 5.9 cm H(2)O; P <.05). CONCLUSIONS: Hemodynamically, CO is impaired at a PEEP above 12 cm H(2)O in intact lungs. PFC at FRC does provide an advantage in lung mechanics more than 10 to 12 cm H(2)O of PEEP by decreasing the amount PIP needed to achieve the similar levels of gas exchange and minute ventilation, implying a reduced risk for barotrauma with chronic ventilation. Thus, selection of the appropriate level of PEEP appears to be important if PLV is to be utilized at FRC. The best strategy for PLV, including the selection of PEEP, remains to be determined.     

High-frequency ventilation in rabbits with respiratory insufficiency

Treatment of respiratory insufficiency using continuous positive pressure ventilation (CPPV) with positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) is often associated with high airway pressures and large tidal volumes resulting in parenchymal damage and an exacerbation of ventilation/perfusion mismatch. High-frequency jet ventilation and high-frequency oscillation purportedly provide adequate ventilation and might preclude these harmful side effects. Few data exist comparing these methods in a model of respiratory insufficiency. Respiratory insufficiency was produced in three groups of six rabbits by 15 pulmonary lavages with saline (35 ml kg-1) to remove surfactant, following which ventilation for the subsequent 5 hr was as follows: group I, CPPV with a frequency of 60 bpm, and a minute volume of 400 ml min-1 kg-1; group II, oscillatory ventilation with a loudspeaker system delivering a tidal volume of 6-8 ml at a frequency of 5 Hz; and group III, jet ventilation with volumes of 6-8 ml at a frequency of 5 Hz. All groups were ventilated with a PEEP of 10 cm H2O and a FiO2 of 1.0. Arterial blood samples were taken every hour. All three methods provided adequate oxygenation without important differences. The arterial pCO2 rose in all three groups owing to the seriousness of the respiratory insufficiency created. This rise was the highest with oscillatory ventilation. Three of the six rabbits deteriorated after 3 hr of jet ventilation and died with elevated pCO2S with pO2S with bloody edema coming out of the trachea. Because of this apparent damaging effect of jet ventilation and because oscillatory ventilation achieved the same gas exchange but at lower airway pressures as compared to jet ventilation and CPPV, it is thought that oscillatory ventilation is superior over both jet ventilation and CPPV for application in respiratory insufficiency.     

根据静态压力-容量曲线指导开胸手术病人保护性单肺通气的效果

目的 评价根据静态压力.容积曲线(P-V曲线)设置开胸手术病人的呼气末正压(PEEP)行单肺通气(OLV)的效果.方法 择期行肺叶切除术病人120例,性别不限,年龄20～60岁,体重40～ 80 kg,ASA分级Ⅱ或Ⅲ级.双肺通气(TLV)3 min后,描绘准静态P-V曲线,确定P-V曲线低位拐点对应的压力(PLIP).采用随机数字表法,将病人随机分为5组(n＝24):对照组(C组)和不同保护性OLV方式组(P1～4组).C组PEEP为0,vT为10 ml/kg;P1组PEEP为0,vT为6ml/kg; P2组PEEP为PLIP,-2 cm H2O,VT为6ml/kg;P3组PEEP为PLIP,VT为6 ml/kg;P4组PEEP为PLIP+2 cmH2O,VT为6 ml/kg.分别于TLV和OLV呼吸力学指标平稳后,记录气道峰压、气道平台压、气道阻力和肺顺应性.分别于麻醉诱导前、TLV 20 min和OLV 20 min时,取动脉血样,进行血气分析,计算肺内分流率.分别于OLV开始时和OLV结束时采集动脉血样,采用酶联免疫吸附法测定血浆II-6和TNF-α的浓度.结果 与C组比较,P4组TLV和OLV呼吸力学指标平稳后气道峰压和气道平台压升高,气道阻力降低,OLV结束时血浆IL-6浓度降低,P1组、P2组、P3组和P4组PaC02升高(P<0.05或0.01);P1组、P2组和P3组各呼吸力学指标、血气分析指标和血浆IL-6和TNF-α的浓度比较差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05).与P1组、P2组和P3组比较,P4组气道峰压和气道平台压升高,OLV结束时血浆IL-6浓度降低(P<0.05或0.01).结论 VT为6 ml/kg,根据PLIP+2 cm H2O确定PEEP,有助于改善开胸手术病人的氧合,抑制炎性反应,是保护性OLV的有效手段.     

麻醉诱导期开始采用肺保护性通气策略对妇科腔镜手术患者氧合及预后的影响

目的探讨从麻醉诱导期开始采用肺保护性通气策略对妇科腔镜手术患者氧合及预后的影响。方法选择在本院接受妇科腹腔镜手术的患者60例,随机分为三组,每组20例。采用间歇正压通气(IPPV)模式,氧浓度为100%,氧气流量2 L/min,吸呼比为1∶2。A组:从诱导期(即自主呼吸消失后,予面罩机械通气5 min)开始全程通气模式:VT6 ml/kg,RR 16次/分,PEEP为5cm H2O,每30分钟给予一次手法肺复张(手控通气,气道压力维持40 cm H2O,持续30 s);B组:诱导期通气模式:VT10 ml/kg,RR 10次/分,插管后通气模式:VT6 ml/kg,RR 16次/分,PEEP 5cm H2O,每30分钟给予一次手法肺复张;C组:全程通气模式均为VT10 ml/kg,RR 10次/分。记录插管前(T0)、气腹后(T1)、手术开始30 min(T2)、60 min(T3)、放气腹(T4)时的气道峰压(Ppeak)、平均气道压(Pmean)、计算肺顺应性(CL),并在T0、T1、T3、清醒拔管后吸空气5 min(T5)时抽取动脉血进行血气分析,计算氧合指数(OI)及肺内分流率(Qs/Qt)。记录患者术后并发症发生情况与住院天数。结果与T0时比较,T1~T4时三组Ppeak和Pmean均明显升高,C组Ppeak明显高于A组和B组(P0.05),T2时C组Pmean明显高于A组和B组(P0.05);三组CL在气腹后明显降低(P0.05),T3和T4时C组明显低于A组和B组(P0.05);三组PETCO2在气腹后明显升高,T2~T4时C组明显低于A组与B组(P0.05),A组与B组差异无统计学意义;三组OI随着时间延长变化差异无统计学意义,拔管后三组均明显降低(P0.05);三组Qs/Qt随着手术进行呈上升趋势,与T0时比较,三组在T3时明显上升(P0.05),C组明显大于A组和B组(P0.05);T5时均明显下降(P0.05)。术后仅C组有1例发生肺部感染。结论与常规通气相比,对接受妇科腔镜手术患者采用保护性肺通气策略能够明显改善患者的肺顺应性和氧合功能,有利于肺保护。     

双水平正压通气对急性肺损伤患者血气及血流动力学指标的影响

目的探讨应用脉搏指数连续心排血量（PiCCO）容量监测仪技术研究双水平正压通气模式对急性肺损伤（ALI）患者血气及血流动力学的影响,探讨这种新型呼吸模式应用于ALI患者的临床疗效,对循环系统的影响程度,以提高ALI的治愈率。方法42例ALI患者,男27例,女15例;年龄15～75岁。按患者的入院先后顺序将40例患者（2例未完成研究）分为两组,每组20例。双水平正压通气组：入院的第1～20例患者,给予双水平正压通气呼吸支持,采用支持/时间（S/T）模式,吸气末压初始设为8～10cmH2O,逐渐增加至14～20cmH2O,以患者舒适为宜;呼气末压初设为3～5cmH2O,逐渐增加至8～12cmH2O,吸入氧浓度（FiO2）保持不变。对照组：入院的第21～40例患者,采用辅助/控制（A/C）通气模式,并依次按5cmH2O,10cmH2O,15cmH2O,20cmH2O增加呼气末正压（PEEP）,每种压力持续30min,通气支持过程中FiO2保持不变。观察两组患者的心排血量（CO）、体循环血管阻力（SVR）等血流动力学和血气指标改变。结果两组死亡13例,其中双水平正压通气组死亡5例,对照组死亡8例。死于多器官功能衰竭7例,感染性休克3例,循环衰竭3例。双水平正压通气组气管内插管时间（2.9±0.8dvs.4.2±0.9d,t=7.737,P=0.006）和住院时间（17.2±4.5dvs.18.5±3.6d,t=2.558,P=0.039）明显短于对照组。对照组：当PEEP在5～15cmH2O范围内,患者动脉血氧分压（PaO2）、氧合指数（PaO2/FiO2）随着PEEP的增高而逐渐增加（P〈0.05）;当PEEP增加至20cmH2O时CO降低,SVR、肺循环阻力（PVR）和气道峰值压（PIP）较5～15cmH2O范围时增加（P〈0.05）。双水平正压通气组：PaO2、PaO2/FiO2随着EPAP的增高而逐渐增加,当EPAP增加至10cmH2O时PaO2、PaO2/FiO2达最大值（P〈0.05）;与对照组比较PIP明显降低（t=7.831,P=0.000）。结论对ALI/急性呼吸窘迫综合征（ARDS）患者给予双水平正压通气治疗可减少对呼吸和血     

Effect of vital capacity manoeuvres on arterial oxygenation in morbidly obese patients undergoing open bariatric surgery

BACKGROUND: Arterial oxygenation may be compromised in morbidly obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a vital capacity manoeuvre (VCM), followed by ventilation with positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP), on arterial oxygenation in morbidly obese patients undergoing open bariatric surgery. METHODS: Fifty-two morbidly obese patients (body mass index >40 kg m-2) undergoing open bariatric surgery were enrolled in this prospective and randomized study. Anaesthesia and surgical techniques were standardized. Patients were ventilated with a tidal volume of 10 mL kg-1 of ideal body weight, a mixture of oxygen and nitrous oxide (FiO2 = 40%) and respiratory rate was adjusted to maintain end-tidal carbon dioxide at a level of 30-35 mmHg. After abdominal opening, patients in Group 1 had a PEEP of 8 cm H2O applied and patients in Group 2 had a VCM followed by PEEP of 8 cm H2O. This manoeuvre was defined as lung inflation by a positive inspiratory pressure of 40 cm H2O maintained for 15 s. PEEP was maintained until extubation in the two groups. Haemodynamics, ventilatory and arterial oxygenation parameters were measured at the following times: T0 = before application of VCM and/or PEEP, T1 = 5 min after VCM and/or PEEP and T2 = before abdominal closure. RESULTS: Patients in the two groups were comparable regarding patient characteristics, surgical, haemodynamic and ventilatory parameters. In Group 1, arterial oxygen partial pressure (PaO2) and arterial haemoglobin oxygen saturation (SaO2) were significantly increased and alveolar-arterial oxygen pressure gradient (A-aDO2) decreased at T2 when compared with T0 and T1. In Group 2, PaO2 and SaO2 were significantly increased and A-aDO2 decreased at T1 and T2 when compared with T0. Arterial oxygenation parameters at T1 and T2 were significantly improved in Group 2 when compared with Group 1. CONCLUSION: The addition of VCM to PEEP improves intraoperative arterial oxygenation in morbidly obese patients undergoing open bariatric surgery.     

小潮气量联合PEEP对单肺通气时胸外科手术患者血管外肺水的影响

目的 探讨小潮气量联合呼气末正压(PEEP)对单肺通气时胸外科手术患者血管外肺水的影响.方法 食道癌手术患者40例,年龄45～80岁,体重48～83kg,性别不限,ASA分级Ⅰ或Ⅱ级,随机分为2组(n=20):传统模式单肺通气组(Ⅰ组)机械通气模式为间歇正压通气(IPPV),VT9 ml/kg,通气频率12次/min;小潮气量联合PEEP单肺通气组(Ⅱ组)机械通气模式为IPPV联合PEEP5 cm H2O,VT6 ml/kg,通气频率15次/min.于麻醉诱导前(T0)、双肺通气30 min(T1)、单肺通气30 min(T2)、单肺通气1 h(T3)、恢复双肺通气拔管前(T4)和术后18 h(T5)时,记录血管外肺水(EVLW)、血管外肺水指数(EVLWI)、肺血管通透性指数(PVPI)和心输出量(CO),于T1～4时记录气道峰压(Ppeak);取股动脉血样,进行血气分析,并计算氧合指数(OI).结果 与Ⅰ组比较,Ⅱ组单肺通气期间EVLWI和.PVPI升高(P＜0.05),其余指标比较差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05);两组各时点OI、CO和Poeak比较差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05);与T0时比较,Ⅰ组T1时PVPI升高(P＜0.05),其余时点PVPI、EVLW和EVLWI差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05),Ⅱ组T2时EVLW、T1～4时EVLWI和T1.2时PVPI升高(P＜0.05);与T1时比较,Ⅰ组T2～5时EVLW、EVLWI和PVPI差异无统计学意义,Ⅱ组T5时PVPI降低(P＜0.05).结论 采用VT6 ml/kg、PEEP 5 cm H2O的单肺通气可增加患者血管外肺水,未对肺功能产生有利作用.     

The outcome of early pressure-controlled inverse ratio ventilation on patients with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome in surgical intensive care unit

BACKGROUND: Pressure-controlled inverse ratio ventilation (PC-IRV) was used in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) after failed volume-cycled conventional ratio ventilation (VC-CRV). The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcome of early PC-IRV in severe ARDS. METHODS: Twenty patients with severe ARDS were switched from VC-CRV to PC-IRV if they failed to maintain SaO(2) >90% by the following criteria: peak inspiratory pressure (PIP) >35 cm H(2)O, FIO(2) = 60%, and positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) 10 cm H(2)O. RESULTS: The values of PIP, mean airway pressure, minute volumes, and lung injury score in VC-CRV were 43.9 +/- 8.0 cm H(2)O, 19.5 +/- 6.4 cm H(2)O, 11.0 +/- 2.1 L/min, and 2.8 +/- 0.2 respectively. In PC-IRV, the corresponding data were 31.8 +/- 5.1 cm H(2)O, 25.4 +/- 4.6 cm H(2)O, 8.3 +/- 0.9 L/min, and 2.5 +/- 0.4. All of these parameters were significantly different. Fifteen patients (75%) survived their intensive care unit stay. CONCLUSIONS: Early PC-IRV in severe ARDS improves oxygenation, facilitates tapering of high fraction of inspiratory oxygen, and decreases high PEEP or PIP, and then results in the improvement of the patient's outcome.     

反复肺复张联合肺保护性通气对急性呼吸窘迫综合征家兔肺损伤的影响

目的 评价反复肺复张联合肺保护性通气对急性呼吸窘迫综合征(ARDS)家兔肺损伤的影响.方法 家兔24只,雌雄各半,体重2.5～3.5 kg,采用随机数字表法,将兔随机分为4组(n=6):正常对照组(Ⅰ组)、ARDS模型组(Ⅱ组)、肺保护性通气组(Ⅲ组)和反复肺复张联合肺保护性通气组(Ⅳ组).麻醉下进行机械通气,Ⅱ组、Ⅲ组和Ⅳ组采用静脉输注油酸0.1 ml/kg(经15 min输注)的方法 制备ARDS模型,模型制备成功后经3 min确定静态压力.容积曲线低位转折点.Ⅰ组和Ⅱ组的通气参数为:VT12 ml/kg,通气频率30次/min,呼气末正压(PEEP)0,FiO2 1.0,氧流量1 L/min,吸气时间0.6 s,吸呼比1.0∶2.3;Ⅲ和Ⅳ组通气参数为:VT6 ml/kg,PEEP为静态压力-容积曲线低位转折点对应气道力+2 cm H2O,其他通气参数同Ⅰ组和Ⅱ组,Ⅳ组分别在确定静态压力-容积曲线低位转折点后即刻、1、2和3 h时实施肺复张.肺复张的方法:吸气压力为30 cm H2O,吸气时间为30 s.分别于每次肺复张后采集动脉血样,测定PaO2,计算氧合指数.最后一次肺复张后1 h处死动物,取肺组织,测定TNF-α和IL-10的含量、髓过氧化物酶(MPO)活性、丙二醛(MDA)含量和湿/干重比(W/D比),计算TNF-α与IL-10的比值(TNF-α/IL-10),光镜下观察肺组织病理学结果.结果 与Ⅰ组比较,Ⅱ组氧合指数降低,肺组织TNF-α/IL-10、MPO、MDA和W/D比升高(P＜0.05);与Ⅱ组比较,Ⅲ组氧合指数升高,肺组织TNF-α/IL-10、MPO、MDA和W/D比降低(P＜0.05);与Ⅲ组比较,Ⅳ组氧合指数升高,肺组织TNF-α/IL-10、MPO、MDA和W/D比降低(P＜0.05).Ⅳ组肺组织损伤程度轻于Ⅲ组.结论 与肺保护性通气比较,肺保护性通气期间反复肺复张可进一步减轻ARDS家兔肺损伤,其机制与抑制肺组织炎性反应有关.

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Objective To evaluate the effect of alveolar recruitment maneuvers (ARM) combined with lung protection mechanical ventilation on lung injury in a rabbit model of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) .Methods Twenty-four rabbits of both sexes weighing 2.5-3.5 kg were randomly divided into 4 groups (n=6 each):normal control group(group Ⅰ);ARDS group(group Ⅱ);ARDS+lung protection mechanical ventilation group (group Ⅲ) and ARDS + lung protection mechanical ventilation + ARM group (group Ⅳ). The animals were anesthetized with iv pentobarbital 20 mg/kg, tracheostomized and mechanically ventilated. Anesthesia was maintained with iv gammahydroxybutyrate infusion 100 mg·kg-1·h-1 and intermittent iv boluses of vecuronium. ARDS was induced with oleic acid 0.1 ml/kg injected iv over 15 min in Ⅱ ,Ⅲ and Ⅳ groups. In Ⅰand Ⅱ groups VT = 12 ml/kg, RR=30 bpm, I∶E=1.0=2.3, PEEP=0, FiO2=1, while in Ⅲ and Ⅳ groups VT=6 ml/kg, RR=30 bpm, I∶E=1.0=2.3, PEEP=airway pressure at lower inflection point+2 cm H2O, FiO2=1.ARM was performed by increasing the airway pressure to 30 cm H2O for 30 s once an hour in group Ⅳ. Arterial blood gas analysis was performed after each ARM. The animals were sacrificed at 1 h after the 3rd ARM. The lungs were removed for microscopic examination and determination of W/D lung weight ratio, TNF-α, IL-10 and MDA contents and MPO activity. TNF-α/IL-10 ratio was calculated. Results ARDS significantly decreased PaO2/FiO2 and increased TNF-α/IL-10 and W/D lung weight ratio, MPO activity and MDA content in the lung tissue. Lung protection mechanical ventilation significantly increased PaO2/FiO2 and decreased TNF-α/IL-10 and W/ D lung weight ratio, MPO activity and MDA content in the lung tissue. Lung protection mechanical ventilation + ARM significantly increased PaO2/FiO2 and decreased TNF-α/IL-10, W/D lung weight ratio, MDA content and MPO activity in group Ⅳ. Conclusion ARM combined with lung protection mechanical ventilation can further attenuate ARDS-induced lung injury by inhibiting inflammatory response.     

Optimal positive end-expiratory pressure during pumpless extracorporeal lung membrane support

The aim of this study was to determine the optimal positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) required during extracorporeal lung membrane support (interventional lung assist [iLA]; Novalung GmbH, Hechingen, Germany). Twenty healthy pigs were initially (4 h) mechanically ventilated with a tidal volume (V(T)) of 10 mL/Kg, respiratory rate (RR) of 20 breaths/min, PEEP of 5 cm H(2)O, and fraction of inspired O(2) (FiO(2)) of 1.0. Thereafter, the iLAs were placed arteriovenously transfemorally and settings reduced to reach near static ventilation (V(T) < or = 2 mL/Kg, RR 4 breaths/min, PEEP of 5, FiO(2) 1.0). Then, animals were assigned to four study groups evaluating 5 cm H(2)O increasing levels of PEEP for 8 h. Gas exchanges with PEEP < or = 10 cm H(2)O were significantly worse than those with PEEP > 12 cm H(2)O, and this without hemodynamical imbalance. This study suggests that the iLA may provide adequate gas exchange during static ventilation only with PEEP levels > 10 cm H(2)O, and this without pulmonary or systemic hemodynamic imbalance.