Clinical prediction scores predicting weaning failure from invasive mechanical ventilation:Role and limitations

Invasive mechanical ventilation(IMV)has become integral to modern-day critical care.Even though critically ill patients frequently require IMV support,weaning from IMV remains an arduous task,with the reported weaning failure(WF)rates being as high as 50%.Optimizing the timing for weaning may aid in reducing time spent on the ventilator,associated adverse effects,patient discomfort,and medical care costs.Since weaning is a complex process and WF is often multifactorial,several weaning scores have been developed to predict WF and aid decision-making.These scores are based on the patient's physiological and ventilatory parameters,but each has limitations.This review highlights the current role and limitations of the various clinical prediction scores available to predict WF.

Invasive versus non-invasive ventilation in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia:A retrospective study

Objective:To compare the survival and length of stay of invasive ventilation(IV)with those of non-invasive ventilation(NIV)in patients with COVID-19 acute respiratory distress syndrome in a single hospital from May 2020 to March 2021.Methods:After obtaining approval from the Hospital Director,the data of COVID-19 patients including demographics,type of respiratory support(non-invasive ventilation or invasive ventilation),duration of ventilation,length of stay,discharge,and death were collected and analyzed.Results:Out of the 152 patients identified,134 patients were analyzed.The median intubation days were 10.0(Q1:3.5,Q3:13.5)in the IV group and 0.0(Q1:0.0,Q3:0.0)days in the NIV-only group.Out of the 101 patients who received NIV,43 patients were subsequently intubated due to failure of NIV.Of the 63 patients(47.01%)who died,22(66.66%)were from the IV group and 40(92.02%)were from the NIV-followed-by-intubation group,and 1(1.72%)were from the NIV-only group.Multivariate analysis showed that the presence of a respiratory comorbidity(OR=16.56,95%CI=1.56-175.48,P=0.02)was an independent predictor of survival.Conclusions:Respiratory co-morbidity is a significant adverse predictor of survival outcome.The decision on the type of respiratory support should be made on a patient-to-patient basis.

Application of fiberoptic bronchscopy in patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease during sequential weaning of invasive-noninvasive mechanical ventilation

BACKGROUND:Early withdrawal of invasive mechanical ventilation(IMV) followed by noninvasive MV(NIMV) is a new strategy for changing modes of treatment in patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(AECOPD) with acute respiratory failure(ARF).Using pulmonary infection control window(PIC window) as the switch point for transferring from invasive to noninvasive MV,the time for early extubation can be more accurately judged,and therapy efficacy can be improved.This study aimed to prospectively investigate the clinical effectiveness of fiberoptic bronchscopy(FOB) in patients with AECOPD during sequential weaning of invasive-noninvasive MV.METHODS:Since July 2006 to January 2011,106 AECOPD patients with ARF were treated with comprehensive medication and IMV after hospitalization.Patients were randomly divided into two groups according to whether fiberoptic bronchoscope is used(group A,n=54) or not(group B,n=52) during sequential weaning from invasive to noninvasive MV.In group A,for sputum suction and bronchoalveolar lavage(BAL),a fiberoptic bronchoscope was put into the airway from the outside of an endotracheal tube,which was accompanied with uninterrupted use of a ventilator.After achieving PIC window,patients of both groups changed to NIMV mode,and weaned from ventilation.The following listed indices were used to compare between the groups after treatment:1) the occurrence time of PIC,the duration of MV,the length of ICU stay,the success rate of weaning from MV for the first time,the rate of reventilatJon and the occurrence rate of ventilator-associated pneumonia(VAP);2) the convenience and safety of FOB manipulation.The results were compared using Student's f test and the Chi-square test.RESULTS:The occurrence time of PIC was(5.01 ±1.49) d,(5.87±1.87) d in groups A and B,respectively(P<0.05);the duration of MV was(6.98±1.84) d,(8.69±2.41) d in groups A and B,respectively(P<0.01);the length of ICU stay was(9.25±1.84) d,(11.10±2.63) d in groups A and B,respectively(P<0.01);the success rate of weaning for the first time was 96.30%,76.92%in groups A and B,respectively(P<0.01);the rate of reventilation was 5.56%,19.23%in groups A and B,respectively(P<0.05);and the occurrence rate of VAP was 3.70%,23.07%in groups A and B,respectively(P<0.01).Moreover,it was easy and safe to manipulate FOB,and no side effect was observed.CONCLUSIONS:The application of FOB in patients with AECOPD during sequential weaning of invasive-noninvasive MV is effective in ICU.It can decrease the duration of MV and the length of ICU stay,increase the success rate from weaning MV for the first time,reduce the rate of reventilation and the occurrence rate of VAP.In addition,such a method is convenient and safe in patients of this kind.

Intention Formation Process for the Use of Tracheostomy and Invasive Ventilation in Patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Background: Little is known about the intention formation process regarding the use of tracheostomy and invasive ventilation (TIV) in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients in the course of disease progression. Objective: To clarify the intention formation process in the use of TIV in ALS patients for the purpose of providing decision-making support. Methods: We conducted a follow-up study of 14 patients using semi-structured interviews, participant observation, and medical records review. Results: The patients’ various intentions regarding the use of TIV were formed as their symptoms progressed (e.g., declining motor, swallowing, and respiratory functions). Other factors influencing their decision were their considerations, such as their ability to communicate after receiving TIV treatment, the degree of support they would receive from professionals after TIV treatment, palliative care for physical distress, value of life after TIV treatment, and to what degree they would be a burden on their families. Conclusion: Patients’ intentions regarding the use of TIV were diverse and changeable. The decision of whether or not to use TIV was made out of conviction as well as considering individual experiences of symptom progression and quality of life after TIV use.

Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV) in the Pregnant Patient: A Case Series

Rationale: Acute respiratory failure is an uncommon complication of pregnancy. However, it is the most frequent organ dysfunction associated with obstetric admissions to an intensive care unit. The obstetric population is a different group due to its physiology and the presence of the fetus that lacks evidence in the literature within the subject of ventilatory support. Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) is often avoided due to the lack of knowledge on the safety and efficacy of this modality. Currently, there are no guidelines for the management of respiratory failure in pregnancy. Objectives: To provide evidence in support of the use of NIPPV as a safe and reasonable modality for pregnant patients with respiratory failure. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed medical records of 29 pregnant patients of the Obstetric Critical Care Unit of a tertiary hospital in Panamá City who received NIPPV from 2013 to 2015. Failure to response was defined as the lack of increase in the paO2/FiO2 ratio or clinical deterioration 6 hours after initiating NIPPV. Demographics, indication for NIPPV, duration of treatment, as well as maternal and fetal outcomes were collected. Measurements and Main Results: Mean age was 28.4 ± 6 years, mean body mass index 27.4 ± 3.3, and mean gestational age at admission was 305/7 ± 5 weeks. Twenty-four patients (82.8%) met the criteria for acute lung injury (ALI) and an additional two (6.9%) for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The mean duration of ventilation was 50.6 ± 17.27 hours. Statistically significant differences were noted between the paO2/FiO2 ratios in failure and successful patients within 2 hours of NIPPV therapy (P = 0.007) and paO2/FiO2 ratio within 6 hours of NIPPV therapy (P = 0.03). Success was defined when the patient was administered NIPPV, resulting in an improvement (increase in pa/FiO2 ratio) of her ventilatory parameters. Three patients (10.3%) failed to respond to NIPPV and needed to be converted to invasive mechanical ventilation. Patients who required intubation had a longer duration of ICU stay (P = 0.006) and overall hospital stay (P = 0.03). None of patients presented aspiration during NIPPV therapy. Conclusion: The current series is the largest report of pregnant patients requiring ventilatory support who received NIPPV as first line of therapy. This report shows the usefulness of this ventilation modality, avoiding intubation with its risks, of a significant number of patients, especially ventilator-associated pneumonia.

Cardiopulmonary Stability on a Patient with Hip Fracture and Severe Pulmonary Hypertension, Anesthetized with Lumbar-Sacral Plexus Block and Non-Invasive Ventilation: Case Report

Background: Pulmonary hypertension is defined as a mean arterial pressure in the pulmonary artery exceeding 20 mm Hg at rest, measured by means of right heart catheterization. Patients with pulmonary hypertension undergoing surgical procedures such as hemiarthroplasty present a high risk of fatal complications. Nonetheless, there are no widely accepted protocols explaining their perioperative care in great detail. Case presentation: We present a case with an 89-years-old patient, with comorbidities such as GOLD 4D chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and, as a consequence of this, severe pulmonary hypertension with signs of right ventricular dysfunction, thus requiring of pulmonary vasodilator, that has suffered a subcapital hip fracture requiring urgent surgery. Surgery is carried out successfully, under regional lumbar-sacral plexus block and sedation assisted by non-invasive ventilation. Conclusion: Multidisciplinary specialized treatment, preoperative optimization, as well as the careful selection of both the surgical and anesthetic techniques to be used, are among the strategies that improve the perioperative outcome in patients with pulmonary hypertension with right ventricle systolic dysfunction. Regional lumbar-sacral plexus block plus sedation is a technique that maintains hemodynamic stability;however, these patients require advance measures and postoperative monitoring under intensive care.

Use of inflammatory markers as predictor for mechanical ventilation in COVID-19 patients with stagesⅢb-Ⅴchronic kidney disease?

BACKGROUND Studies have shown elevated C-reactive protein(CRP)to predict mechanical ventilation(MV)in patients with coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19).Its utility is unknown in patients with chronic kidney disease(CKD),who have elevated baseline CRP levels due to chronic inflammation and reduced renal clearance.AIM To assess whether an association exists between elevated inflammatory markers and MV rate in patients with stagesⅢb-ⅤCKD and COVID-19.METHODS We conducted a retrospective cohort study on patients with COVID-19 and stagesⅢb-ⅤCKD.The primary outcome was the rate of invasive MV,the rate of noninvasive MV,and the rate of no MV.Statistical analyses used unpaired t-test for continuous variables and chi-square analysis for categorical variables.Cutoffs for variables were CRP:100 mg/L,ferritin:530 ng/mL,D-dimer:0.5 mg/L,and lactate dehydrogenase(LDH):590 U/L.RESULTS 290 were screened,and 118 met the inclusion criteria.CRP,D-dimer,and ferritin were significantly different among the three groups.On univariate analysis for invasive MV(IMV),CRP had an odds ratio(OR)-5.44;ferritin,OR-2.8;LDH,OR-7.7;D-dimer,OR-3.9,(P<0.05).The admission CRP level had an area under curve-receiver operator characteristic(AUROC):0.747 for the IMV group(sensitivity-80.8%,specificity-50%)and 0.663 for the non-IMV(NIMV)group(area under the curve,sensitivity-69.2%,specificity-53%).CONCLUSION Our results demonstrate a positive correlation between CRP,ferritin,and D-dimer levels and MV and NIMV rates in CKD patients.The AUROC demonstrates a good sensitivity for CRP levels in detecting the need for MV in patients with stagesⅢb-ⅤCKD.This may be because of the greater magnitude of increased inflammation due to COVID-19 itself compared with increased inflammation and reduced clearance due to CKD alone.

Mechanical ventilation and outcomes in COVID-19 patients admitted to intensive care unit in a low-resources setting: A retrospective study

Objective:To describe the strategies and outcomes of mechanical ventilation in a poorly equipped facility.Methods:This retrospective descriptive study included patients with COVID-19 who were admitted to the intensive care unit(ICU)and mechanically ventilated between September 1,2020,and May 31,2021.Data were collected from medical records and databases.Results:54 Patients aged(62.9±13.3)years were included.Among these cases,79.6%had at least one comorbidity.On admission,all patients had hypoxia.The median peripheral oxygen saturation in room air was 76%(61%,83%).Non-invasive ventilation(NIV)was performed in 75.9%of the patients,and invasive mechanical ventilation(IMV)in 68.5%.IMV was performed on patients due to severe coma(8.1%),failure of standard oxygen therapy(27.0%),and failure of NIV(64.9%).An arterial blood gas test was performed in 14.8%of the patients.NIV failed in 90.2%of cases and succeeded in 9.8%.IMV was successful in 5.4%of cases,vs.94.6%of mortality.The overall mortality rate of patients on ventilation in the ICU was 88.9%.The causes of death included severe respiratory distress syndrome(85.2%),multiple organ failure(14.8%),and pulmonary embolism(13.0%).Conclusions:The ventilation management of COVID-19 patients in the ICU with NIV and IMV in a scarce resource setting is associated with a high mortality rate.Shortcomings are identified in ventilation strategies,protocols,and monitoring.Required improvements were also proposed.

Effect of Oxygen Therapy by Venturi Mask versus Non Invasive Ventillation on the Outcome of Patients Who Devolope Hypoxia after Open Heart Surgery

Background: Cardiothoracic surgery is a common cause of acute respiratory failure and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. We aimed to compare the outcomes of open heart surgery patients treated using oxygen delivery devices with patients who receive NIV as a first-line therapy for hypoxemic respiratory failure. Materials and Methods: 40 patients who developed acute hypoxemic respiratory failure after open heart surgery and admitted to cardiothoracic ICU 20 patients received NIV and 20 patient received oxygen by venture mask. For all patients the following measurements were performed before and after CPAP AND Venture use: CBC, blood urea, serum creatinine body temperature, chest X-ray, Arterial blood gases (arterial pH, sodium bicarbonate, pcO2, SpO2 and PaO2-to-FiO2 ratio). Results: Mean PO2 and SO2 have increased after using of both venture and Cpap, increase in both PCO2 and HCO3 levels after using Venturi mask, CPAP mask was superior to venturi mask in avoiding the need of intubation, decreasing The ICU stay median length and also median length of hospitalization, all were lower in CPAP group than venture group. Also the mortality rate was lower in CPAP group than the venturi group. Conclusion: Using CPAP mask in severe AHRF following open heart surgery can avoid intubation, decreases the levels of tachypnea and arterial hypoxemia, decreases ICU stay, the length of hospitalization and also decreases the mortality rate compared with patients receiving high-concentration oxygen therapy with venture mask.

Effect of metronome rates on the quality of bag-mask ventilation during metronome-guided 30:2 cardiopulmonary resuscitation:A randomized simulation study

BACKGROUND: Metronome guidance is a feasible and effective feedback technique to improve the quality of cardiopulmonary resuscitation(CPR). The rate of the metronome should be set between 100 to 120 ticks/minute and the speed of ventilation may have crucial effect on the quality of ventilation. We compared three different metronome rates(100, 110, 120 ticks/minute) to investigate its effect on the quality of ventilation during metronome-guided 30:2 CPR.METHODS: This is a prospective, randomized, crossover observational study using a Respi Trainer r. To simulate 30 chest compressions, one investigator counted from 1 to 30 in cadence with the metronome rate(1 count for every 1 tick), and the participant performed 2 consecutive ventilations immediately following the counting of 30. Thirty physicians performed 5 sets of 2 consecutive(total 10) bag-mask ventilations for each metronome rate. Participants were instructed to squeeze the bag over 2 ticks(1.0 to 1.2 seconds depending on the rate of metronome) and defl ate the bag over 2 ticks. The sequence of three different metronome rates was randomized.RESULTS: Mean tidal volume significantly decreased as the metronome rate was increased from 110 ticks/minute to 120 ticks/minute(343±84 m L vs. 294±90 m L, P=0.004). Peak airway pressure significantly increased as metronome rate increased from 100 ticks/minute to 110 ticks/minute(18.7 vs. 21.6 mm Hg, P=0.006).CONCLUSION: In metronome-guided 30:2 CPR, a higher metronome rate may adversely affect the quality of bag-mask ventilations. In cases of cardiac arrest where adequate ventilation support is necessary, 100 ticks/minute may be better than 110 or 120 ticks/minute to deliver adequate tidal volume during audio tone guided 30:2 CPR.

Longer duration of initial invasive mechanical ventilation is still a crucial risk factor for moderate‑to‑severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia in very preterm infants:a multicentrer prospective study

Objectives We aimed to evaluate the risk factors for moderate-to-severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia(BPD)and focus on discussing its relationship with the duration of initial invasive mechanical ventilation(IMV)in very preterm neonates less than 32 weeks of gestational age(GA).Methods We performed a prospective cohort study involving infants born at 23–31 weeks of GA who were admitted to 47 different neonatal intensive care unit(NICU)hospitals in China from January 2018 to December 2021.Patient data were obtained from the Sina-northern Neonatal Network(SNN)Database.Results We identified 6538 very preterm infants,of whom 49.5%(3236/6538)received initial IMV support,and 12.6%(823/6538)were diagnosed with moderate-to-severe BPD symptoms.The median duration of initial IMV in the moderateto-severe BPD group was 26(17–41)days,while in the no or mild BPD group,it was 6(3–10)days.The incidence rate of moderate-to-severe BPD and the median duration of initial IMV were quite different across different GAs.Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that the onset of moderate-to-severe BPD was significantly associated with the duration of initial IMV[adjusted odds ratio(AOR):1.97;95%confidence interval(CI):1.10–2.67],late-onset neonatal sepsis(LONS),and patent ductus arteriosus(PDA).Conclusion In this multicenter cohort study,the duration of initial IMV was still relatively long in very premature infants,and the longer duration of initial IMV accounts for the increased risk of moderate-to-severe BPD.

Respiratory Volume Monitoring to Assess the Effect of Airway Maneuvers on Ventilation during Upper Endoscopy

Introduction: Propofol use during endoscopic procedures has become increasingly popular and assessing and maintaining airway patency is a significant challenge. Anesthesiologists often use airway maneuvers to maintain airway patency and ventilation during procedural sedation. A novel, non-invasive, Respiratory Volume Monitor (RVM) that provided continuous, real-time measurements of minute ventilation (MV), tidal volume (TV) and respiratory rate (RR) was used to monitor respiratory performance before, during, and after endoscopic procedures, quantify MV changes before and after airway maneuvers, and to quantify propofol-induced respiratory depression. Methods: RVM traces were obtained from 25 patients undergoing sedation for endoscopic procedures. Airway maneuvers were performed in 19/25 patients. All 25 patients received propofol as the primary sedative. Results: Forty-five airway maneuvers were performed. During these maneuvers, all respiratory parameters increased relative to pre-maneuver levels. On average, MV increased by 24% ± 5% (mean ± SEM), TV 14% ± 5% and RR: 17% ± 6%. The cohort average MVBASELINE was 9.5 ± 0.7 L/min (TV = 670 ± 60 ml, RR = 15 ± 0.7). Following propofol MV decreased transiently, reaching nadir five minutes after the last dose of propofol at 82% ± 10% of baseline (MV = 7.5 ± 1.0 L/min). The reduction in MV was driven by reduction in TV, not RR. Conclusions: Data demonstrated that RVM was able to track changes in ventilation and was able to quantify respiratory changes following airway maneuvers. All patients had a significant reduction in ventilatory volumes after propofol. Five minutes after the last dose of propofol, MV and TV were significantly reduced while RR was not, suggesting that monitoring respiratory rate alone was not a sufficient indicator of respiratory status.

Clinical Study of P_(ET)CO_2 in One-lung Ventilation

Fourty-eight patients (ASA physical status Ⅰ - Ⅱ) undergoing selected thoracotomy and pulmonectomy were studied. They were divided into two groups according to different respiratory modes, two-lung ventilation (TLV) and onelung ventilation (OLV) or TLV and OLV with a Bain cyclic system for CPAP on the side of operated lung. PETCO2 and PaCO2 were measured after 30 min TLV,30 min and 60 min OLV, and repeated TLV (R-TLV) 30 min after pulmonectomy, to evaluate the difference between PETCO2 and PaCO2 in OLV and to observethe effect of abating hypoxemia and discharge of CO2 in OLV with Bain system.Our results showed that the PaCO2 and PETCO2 in different test groups were normal though the measured values in OLV were slightly higher than that in TLV (P<0. 05) , and then they were recovered after R-TLV (P>0. 05). There was nosignificant difference between group 1. and 2. in OLV (P>0. 05). There was aclose correlation between PETCO2 and PaCO2 (P<0. 05). The differences of the calculated P(a-ET)CO2 and radio of PETCO2/PaCO2 in different ventilation modes were not significant. Hypoxemia in OLV was corrected by Bain system, but the discharge of CO2 was not affected. The results showed that measurement of PET CO2 as a non-invasive procedure can be commonly used to monitor OLV.

布地奈德雾化吸入配合无创机械通气治疗老年慢性阻塞性肺疾病并发呼吸衰竭的疗效研究

目的 探究布地奈德雾化吸入配合无创机械通气治疗慢性阻塞性肺疾病(COPD)并发呼吸衰竭的老年患者的临床效果。方法 选取2022年2月至2023年2月首都医科大学附属北京友谊医院收治的82例COPD并发呼吸衰竭的老年患者82例,采用随机数字表法分为对照组和观察组,每组41例。对照组接受无创机械通气治疗,观察组在对照组治疗的基础上给予布地奈德(2 mg/次,2次/d)雾化吸入治疗,两组患者均治疗1周。比较两组治疗前后的肺功能、血气指标、生命体征指标、临床症状评分及血清低氧诱导因子-1α、血清淀粉样蛋白A水平,并比较两组治疗后的临床疗效。结果 治疗1周后,两组患者的肺功能指标(用力肺活量、第1秒用力呼气容积、第1秒用力呼气容积与用力肺活量的比值、呼气峰值流速占正常预计值的百分比和6分钟步行试验距离)、动脉血氧分压、血氧饱和度、pH均高于治疗前,且观察组均高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05),而呼吸频率、心率、动脉血二氧化碳分压、血清低氧诱导因子-1α、血清淀粉样蛋白A水平和临床症状评分均低于治疗前,且观察组低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。观察组临床总有效率为85.37%,明显高于对照组的73.17%,但差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论 布地奈德雾化吸入配合无创机械通气治疗可有效提高COPD并发呼吸衰竭老年患者的肺功能,改善动脉血气、生命体征和临床症状,减轻机体的氧化应激和炎症反应,值得临床使用。

The Value of Positive Pressure Ventilations for Clients in Acute Respiratory Distress as a Result of Cardiac and Pulmonary Issues

Objective: Research was conducted to examine benefits to using non-invasive ventilation (NIV) or continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) early in the treatment of respiratory distress caused by pulmonary edema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma. Limitations to successful NIV and CPAP therapy were evaluated to determine how prolonged initiation of treatment may lead to hypoxemia (decreased oxygen in the blood) and hypercapnia (increased carbon dioxide in the blood) resulting in poor outcomes. Method: Reviews of literature from nursing and allied health data bases (CINAHL and ProQuest) with terms pulmonary edema, positive pressure device and non-invasive ventilation from 2010 to 2014 were used. Studies were conducted in the hospital and prehospital settings. Results: The literature search located 7 articles from CINAHL and 25 articles from ProQuest. A total of 6 of these articles were analyzed. Additional sources of data were obtained from Ignatavicius and Workman (2013) Medical-Surgical Nursing Patient-Centered Collaborative Care 7th edition and American Journal of Nursing (02/2013) Volume 113: 2. Conclusion: All of the articles concluded that early initiation of continuous positive airway pressure ventilations in the short-term was beneficial;however, late initiation of therapy required additional interventions. The studies indicated that early use of positive airway pressure in acute respiratory distress improved breath rate, heart rate and blood pressure. The use of positive airway pressure for respiratory distress may decrease the need for endotracheal intubation.

分阶段式呼吸肌训练对提高呼吸衰竭患者无创通气撤机成功率的影响

目的探究分阶段式呼吸肌训练对提高呼吸衰竭患者无创通气撤机成功率的影响。方法选取2020年1月—2022年12月在南京医科大学附属淮安第一医院呼吸与危重症医学科(pulmonary and critical care medicine,PCCM)治疗的102例呼吸衰竭患者为研究对象。采用随机数字表法将患者分为对照组和观察组,每组51例。对照组实施常规护理干预,观察组在对照组基础上实施分阶段式呼吸肌训练。分别于干预前和干预2周后比较2组患者撤机成功率、机械通气时间及呼吸肌力水平及氧合指数情况。结果干预2周后,观察组撤机成功率高于对照组,且机械通气时间短于对照组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);干预后,2组最大口腔吸气压(MIP)、最大口腔呼气压(MEP)及氧合指数均高于干预前,且观察组高于同期对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论分阶段式呼吸肌训练在临床护理中效果较好,可促进呼吸衰竭患者呼吸肌力恢复,改善膈肌功能,缩短机械通气时间,提高撤机成功率。

1例心源性脑梗死后出血转化合并心肾综合征病人应用无创呼吸机治疗的护理

总结1例心源性脑梗死后出血转化合并心肾综合征病人应用无创呼吸机治疗的护理经验。护理要点:无创呼吸机辅助通气治疗的护理、液体及营养支持管理、静脉血栓的预防及处理、预防和控制感染、联合康复科制订渐进式康复方案、出院指导与随访。经过21 d的精心治疗和护理,病人病情稳定,顺利转回当地医院继续康复治疗。

无创机械通气联合呼吸训练在AECOPD合并呼吸衰竭患者中的应用评价

目的:探讨无创机械通气联合呼吸训练对慢性阻塞性肺疾病急性加重期(AECOPD)合并呼吸衰竭患者的效果。方法:前瞻性纳入2019年2月—2022年2月桂林医学院附属医院急诊科收治的AECOPD合并呼吸衰竭患者共67例,采用随机数字表法将患者分为两组。对照组(n=33)接受间断无创机械通气治疗,观察组(n=34)在对照组基础上增加主动呼吸训练(包括上肢弹力带阻抗训练、缩唇腹式呼吸、呼吸训练器使用)。记录两组2 d内撤机成功率、不良反应发生率,比较两组氧合指数(OI)、动脉血二氧化碳分压(PaCO_(2))、改良版英国医学研究委员会(mMRC)呼吸困难问卷分级、呼吸频率(RR)、自主呼吸潮气量。结果:对照组2 d内撤机成功率为60.6%,观察组为82.4%,观察组的撤机成功率高于对照组(P<0.05);观察组咳痰乏力、呼吸疲劳发生率均低于对照组(P<0.05);与治疗前相比,两组患者治疗2 d后的OI和PaCO_(2)均有显著改善,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);治疗2 d后,观察组PaCO_(2)低于对照组(P<0.05),但两组OI比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);与治疗前相比,两组患者治疗2 d后的mMRC呼吸困难问卷分级和RR均有明显下降,自主呼吸潮气量均有明显提升,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);治疗2 d后,两组mMRC呼吸困难问卷分级和RR比较,差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05),但观察组患者自主呼吸潮气量明显高于对照组(P<0.05)。结论:AECOPD合并呼吸衰竭患者进行无创机械通气联合呼吸训练,能有效改善呼吸肌疲劳,增加肺通气,提高撤机成功率。

广西壮族自治区三级医院ICU有创机械通气病人口腔健康现状及其影响因素

目的:调查广西壮族自治区三级医院重症监护室(ICU)有创机械通气病人口腔健康现状,并分析其影响因素。方法:采用便利抽样法,于2023年7月抽取广西壮族自治区5所三级医院的204例ICU有创机械通气病人为研究对象。采用一般资料问卷、Beck口腔评估量表(BOAS)进行调查。结果:204例ICU有创机械通气病人BOAS评分为(7.79±2.86)分,口腔健康无受损者62例(30.39%)。随机森林模型结果显示,重要性评分较高的前5位变量为机械通气时长、是否使用专用漱口水、急性生理学与慢性健康状况评分系统Ⅱ(APACHEⅡ)评分、是否使用牙刷、是否口唇保湿。逐步回归分析结果显示,APACHEⅡ评分、是否使用牙刷、是否使用专用漱口水、是否口唇保湿是ICU有创机械通气病人口腔健康的主要影响因素(P<0.05)。结论:口腔健康受损的ICU有创机械通气病人比例较大,其受多种因素影响,建议采用综合干预措施以促进病人口腔健康。

经鼻高流量湿化氧疗在有创通气撤机中的应用研究

目的:经鼻高流量湿化氧疗在有创通气撤机中的应用研究。方法:选取2021年7月至2023年12月收治的60例有创通气撤机患者为研究对象,分为常规组30例、研究组30例(随机数字表法),常规组采用传统气泡式湿化鼻导管吸氧方式,研究组采用经鼻高流量湿化氧疗,对比两组24~48h再插管率、有创通气撤机成功率、ICU住院时间等指标。结果:研究组临床指标水平优于常规组(P<0.05);研究组24h重插管率、48h重插管率均较常规组低,有创通气撤机成功率较常规组高(P<0.05);两组pH比较无差异(P>0.05),研究组干预后PaO_(2)水平较常规组表达高,PaCO_(2)水平较常规组表达低(P<0.05);研究组干预后心率、呼吸频率均低于常规组(P<0.05)。结论:经鼻高流量湿化氧疗,可有效改善患者临床指标,降低重插管率,提高有创通气撤机成功率,进而改善患者气道状态,心率与呼吸频率,值得推广。