O modo PSV apresenta piores desfechos em relação ao desmame quando comparado com outros modos ventilatórios de pacientes com exacerbação aguda da doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica: revisão sistemática / The PSV mode has worse weaning outcomes when compared to other ventilatory modes in patients with an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: systematic review

INTRODUÇÃO: A Doença Pulmonar Obstrutiva Crônica (DPOC) é um distúrbio crônico e progressivo, que evolui com o declínio da função pulmonar. Embora sua cronicidade, são comuns períodos de agudização acompanhados de Insuficiência Respiratória Aguda hipercápnica, requisitando permanência nas Unidades de Terapia Intensiva (UTI) e Ventilação Mecânica Invasiva (VMI) para reversão da falência respiratória. O desmame na DPOC ocupa até 58% da VM, logo, se faz necessário estratégias específicas para otimização desse processo, com a utilização de modos e ajustes ventilatórios que promovam um desmame precoce e efetivo. OBJETIVO: Verificar os efeitos da Ventilação com Pressão de Suporte quando comparado com modos e estratégias distintas no desmame de pacientes com DPOC. MÉTODOS: Revisão sistemática, construída seguindo critérios do PRISMA, registrada na PROSPERO (CRD42022362228). Considerados elegíveis ensaios clínicos controlados randomizados que avaliaram o modo PSV em comparação com modos e estratégias distintas, em pacientes com diagnóstico de DPOC, em VMI, sem delimitação de ano/idioma. Foram excluídos artigos incompletos, duplicados e indisponíveis aos recursos de recuperação. Desfechos de interesse foram: duração do desmame, tempo de permanência na UTI e mortalidade. A estratégia foi aplicada nas bases: PubMed, Cochrane, SciELO, e Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde. As ferramentas Escala PEDro e RevMan Web foram utilizadas para análise da qualidade dos estudos e risco de viés, respectivamente. RESULTADOS: Incluídos 8 artigos. 6 mostraram significância estatística, apresentando menor tempo de desmame no grupo ASV (24 (20­62) h versus 72 (24­144) h PSV) (p=0,041); mais dias na UTI quando comparado com o modo PAV (p<0,001). PSV foi mais eficaz nos mesmos desfechos quando comparado com a estratégia Tubo-T. Houve diferenças quanto a taxa de mortalidade com o modo NAVA. CONCLUSÃO: Fica evidente que o modo PSV quando em relação a modos ventilatórios assistidos, tem potencial de fornecer piores desfechos associados ao processo de desmame da ventilação invasiva de pacientes com DPOC.

INTRODUCTION: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a chronic and progressive disorder that evolves with the decline in lung function. Despite its chronicity, periods of exacerbation accompanied by hypercapnic Acute Respiratory Failure are common, requiring a stay in Intensive Care Units (ICU) and Invasive Mechanical Ventilation (IMV) to reverse respiratory failure. Weaning in COPD occupies up to 58% of the MV, therefore, specific strategies are needed to optimize this process, using ventilatory modes and adjustments that promote early and effective weaning. OBJECTIVE: To verify the effects of Pressure Support Ventilation when compared with different modes and strategies in weaning patients with COPD. METHODS: Systematic review, constructed following PRISMA criteria, registered at PROSPERO (CRD42022362228). Randomized controlled clinical trials that evaluated the PSV mode in comparison with different modes and strategies, in patients diagnosed with COPD, on IMV, without delimitation of year/language, were considered eligible. Incomplete, duplicate and unavailable articles were excluded. Outcomes of interest were: duration of weaning, length of stay in the ICU and mortality. The strategy was applied in the bases: PubMed, Cochrane, SciELO, and Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde. The PEDro Scale and RevMan Web tools were used to analyze study quality and risk of bias, respectively. RESULTS: Included 8 articles. 6 showed statistical significance, showing shorter weaning time in the ASV group (24 (20­62) h versus 72 (24­144) h PSV) (p=0.041), and more days in the ICU when compared to the PAV mode (p<0.001). PSV was more effective on the same outcomes when compared with the T-tube strategy. There were differences in the mortality rate with the NAVA mode. CONCLUSION: It is evident that the PSV mode, when compared to assisted ventilation modes, has the potential to provide worse outcomes associated with the process of weaning from invasive ventilation in patients with COPD.

Effect of lung protective ventilation on lung ventilation function, serum serum Clara cell protein 16 level and prognosis in patients undergoing gynecological laparoscopic surgery / 中国医师进修杂志

Objective:To analyze the effect of lung protective ventilation on lung ventilation function and serum Clara cell protein 16 (CC16) level in patients undergoing gynecological laparoscopic surgery.Methods:The clinical data of 80 gynecological patients who underwent laparoscopic surgery in Yancheng City Jianhu County People′s Hospital from October 2018 to December 2020 were randomly divided into group A and group B by random number table, each group with 40 cases. The patients in group A were treated with intermittent positive-pressure ventilation, and the patients in group B were ventilated with whole course ventilation mode. The pulmonary ventilation function, CC16 level and postoperative pulmonary complications were observed before anesthesia, 10 min of pneumoperitoneum, 30 min of pneumoperitoneum, 5 min of pneumoperitoneum stop and 2 h after operation. The patients were divided into groups according to whether with pulmonary complications, and their pulmonary ventilation function and serum CC16 level were compared. The predictive value of the above indexes for pulmonary complications was analyzed by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve.Results:Repeated measurement analysis of variance showed that alveolar arterial oxygen differential pressure (PA-aDO 2) were significant differences in time point factors, time point interaction factors and group factors ( P<0.05); CC16 index were significant differences in time point factor and group factor ( P<0.05). According to the observation from postoperative to discharge, 4 patients (10.0%) in group A had pulmonary complications, 15 cases (37.5%) had pulmonary complications in group B, the levels of PA-aDO 2 and CC16 in patients with complications were significantly higher than those in patients without complications: group A:(332.9 ± 2.0) mmHg (1 mmHg = 0.133 kPa) vs. (290.4 ± 13.2) mmHg, (53.5 ± 1.5) μg/L vs. (39.5 ± 6.5) μg/L; group B: (339.1 ± 8.8) mmHg vs. (305.7 ± 17.9) mmHg, (41.5 ± 4.2) μg/L vs. (39.7 ± 5.8) μg/L, there were statistical differences ( P<0.05). ROC curve analysis showed that the area under the curve(AUC) of PA-aDO 2 and CC16 in predicting pulmonary complications in group A were 0.882 and 0.833, in group B was 0.885 and 0.731. Conclusions:Lung protective ventilation has little effect on lung ventilation function and serum CC16 in patients with gynecological laparoscopic surgery, and the probability of pulmonary complications is lower. The pulmonary ventilation function and CC16 have certain value in predicting postoperative pulmonary complications.

Infección respiratoria baja en neonatos asociados a ventilación mecánica

Introducción: la infección respiratoria baja constituye una importante causa de mortalidad y morbilidad en el recién nacido. Objetivo: identificar los factores de riesgo para la infección respiratoria baja asociada a la ventilación mecánica artificial invasiva y no invasiva en los recién nacidos ingresados en la UCIN del servicio de Neonatología del Hospital General Docente Carlos Manuel de Céspedes de enero 2017 hasta diciembre del 2019. Métodos: se realizó un estudio analítico de casos y controles. Los grupos de estudio estuvieron conformados por 25 casos y 50 controles respectivamente. Resultados: las variables edad gestacional antes las 37 semanas de gestación, el bajo peso al nacer poseen dos veces o más riesgos de padecer una infección respiratoria baja asociada a la ventilación mecánica de forma significativa con una p<0,05; la estadía mayor de 3 días en ventilación mostró significancia con una p: 0,031; entre los diagnósticos que llevaron a la ventilación mecánica fue la enfermedad de la membrana hialina con una p: 0,025. Conclusiones: La edad gestacional menor de 37 semanas, el peso al nacer menor de 2 500 gramos, el tiempo ventilatorio de más de 3 días y el diagnóstico de la enfermedad de la membrana hialina fueron las variables significativas.

Introduction: lower respiratory infection is an important cause of mortality and morbidity in the newborn. Objective: to identify the risk factors for lower respiratory infection associated with invasive and non-invasive artificial mechanical ventilation in newborns admitted to the NICU of the Neonatology service of the Carlos Manuel de Céspedes Teaching General Hospital from January 2017 to December 2019. Methods: an analytical case-control study was conducted. The study groups consisted of 25 cases and 50 controls, respectively. Results: the variables gestational age before 37 weeks of gestation, low birth weight have twice or more risks of suffering a lower respiratory infection associated with mechanical ventilation significantly with a p<0.05; The stay longer than 3 days in ventilation showed significance with a p: 0.031; Among the diagnoses that led to mechanical ventilation was hyaline membrane disease with a p: 0.025. Conclusions: Gestational age less than 37 weeks, birth weight less than 2 500 grams, ventilatory time of more than 3 days and diagnosis of hyaline membrane disease were the significant variables.

Introdução: a infecção respiratória inferior é uma importante causa de mortalidade e morbidade no recém-nascido. Objetivo: identificar os fatores de risco para infecção respiratória inferior associados à ventilação mecânica artificial invasiva e não invasiva em recém-nascidos internados na UTIN do serviço de Neonatologia do Hospital Geral Universitário Carlos Manuel de Céspedes no período de janeiro de 2017 a dezembro de 2019. Métodos: foi realizado um estudo analítico caso-controle. Os grupos de estudo foram constituídos por 25 casos e 50 controles, respectivamente. Resultados: as variáveis idade gestacional antes de 37 semanas de gestação, baixo peso ao nascer apresentam duas ou mais vezes ou mais riscos de sofrer uma infecção respiratória inferior associada à ventilação mecânica significativamente com p<0,05; A permanência superior a 3 dias em ventilação mostrou significância com p: 0,031; Entre os diagnósticos que levaram à ventilação mecânica estava a doença da membrana hialina com p: 0,025. Conclusões: Idade gestacional inferior a 37 semanas, peso ao nascer inferior a 2.500 gramas, tempo ventilatório superior a 3 dias e diagnóstico de doença da membrana hialina foram as variáveis significativas.

Efficacy of noninvasive high-frequency oscillatory ventilation versus nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation as post-extubation respiratory support in preterm infants: a Meta analysis / 中国当代儿科杂志

OBJECTIVES@#To systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of noninvasive high-frequency oscillatory ventilation (NHFOV) versus nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) as post-extubation respiratory support in preterm infants.@*METHODS@#China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Data, Chinese Journal Full-text Database, China Biology Medicine disc, PubMed, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library were searched for articles on NHFOV and NIPPV as post-extubation respiratory support in preterm infants published up to August 31, 2022. RevMan 5.4 software and Stata 17.0 software were used for a Meta analysis to compare related indices between the NHFOV and NIPPV groups, including reintubation rate within 72 hours after extubation, partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PCO2) at 6-24 hours after switch to noninvasive assisted ventilation, and the incidence rates of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), air leak, nasal damage, periventricular leukomalacia (PVL), intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH), and retinopathy of prematurity (ROP).@*RESULTS@#A total of 9 randomized controlled trials were included. The Meta analysis showed that compared with the NIPPV group, the NHFOV group had significantly lower reintubation rate within 72 hours after extubation (RR=0.67, 95%CI: 0.52-0.88, P=0.003) and PCO2 at 6-24 hours after switch to noninvasive assisted ventilation (MD=-4.12, 95%CI: -6.12 to -2.13, P<0.001). There was no significant difference between the two groups in the incidence rates of complications such as BPD, air leak, nasal damage, PVL, IVH, and ROP (P>0.05).@*CONCLUSIONS@#Compared with NIPPV, NHFOV can effectively remove CO2 and reduce the risk of reintubation, without increasing the incidence of complications such as BPD, air leak, nasal damage, PVL, and IVH, and therefore, it can be used as a sequential respiratory support mode for preterm infants after extubation.

Efficacy and safety of inhalation of pulmonary surfactant using vibrating mesh nebulizers combined with nasal continuous positive airway pressure in the treatment of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome / 中华危重病急救医学

Objective:To investigate the efficacy and safety of nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) combined with inhalation of pulmonary surfactant (PS) using vibrating mesh nebulizers in the treatment of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (RDS).Methods:A prospective study was performed on premature infants with RDS admitted to the First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College between December 2020 and June 2021. They were randomly assigned into vibrating mesh atomization technology group and intubation-surfactant-extubation (INSURE) technology group. The two groups were treated with NCPAP combined with PS. PS in the vibrating mesh atomization technology group was inhaled into the lungs by the new vibrating mesh atomization technology, while PS in the INSURE group was injected into the lungs by endotracheal tube. The pH value, arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO 2), oxygenation index (PaO 2/FiO 2), mechanical ventilation via endotracheal tube (MVET) demand rate, duration of respiratory support, secondary use of PS, complications, and hospital mortality were compared between the two groups. The occurrences of adverse events in the two groups were recorded. Results:A total of 42 preterm infants were finally enrolled, including 20 cases in the vibrating mesh atomization technology group and 22 cases in the INSURE technology group. There were no significant differences in blood gas analysis and PaO 2/FiO 2 before PS administration between the two groups. One hour after PS administration, blood gas analysis and PaO 2/FiO 2 were significantly improved in both groups. Compared with the INSURE technology group, the improvement of PaO 2/FiO 2 was more obvious in the vibrating mesh atomization technology group [mmHg (1 mmHg≈0.133 kPa): 198±34 vs. 173±39, P < 0.05], but no significant difference in pH value or PaCO 2 was found between the two groups. The duration of respiratory support in the vibrating mesh atomization technology group was significantly shorter than that in the INSURE technology group (hours: 96±13 vs. 120±18, P < 0.01), but there was no statistical difference in MVET demand rate [5.0% (1/20) vs. 13.6% (3/22), P > 0.05]. The incidence of periventricular-intraventricular hemorrhage (PVH-IVH) in the vibrating mesh atomization technology group was less than that in the INSURE technology group [0% (0/20) vs. 18.2% (4/22)], but no statistical difference was found ( P > 0.05). No significant differences in the secondary use rate of PS and incidence of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) or other complications were found between the vibrating mesh atomization technology group and the INSURE technology group [5.0% (1/20) vs. 9.1% (2/22), 5.0% (1/20) vs. 4.5% (1/22), both P > 0.05]. There were no deaths or serious adverse events such as pneumothorax, pulmonary hemorrhage, periventricular leukomalacia (PVL), retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), and necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in both groups. Conclusion:Compared with the INSURE technique, NCPAP combined with vibrating mesh atomization technology was also effective and safe in the treatment of RDS, which could significantly improve PaO 2/FiO 2 and shorten the duration of respiratory support. Thus, it was worthy of clinical popularization and application.

Efficacy analysis of nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation and minimally invasive surfactant therapy in very preterm infants with respiratory distress syndrome / 中国新生儿科杂志

Objective:To study the efficacy of nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) and minimally invasive surfactant therapy (MIST) in very preterm infants with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS).Methods:From January to December 2020, very preterm infants (gestation age ≤30 weeks) with RDS born and treated in our hospital were randomly assigned into NIPPV group and nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) group. Both groups were treated with MIST technique. The following items were compared between the two groups:adverse reactions during MIST, partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO 2) at 2 h after MIST, the incidences of intubation within 72 h, two or more doses of pulmonary surfactant (PS), frequent apnea, other complications and the parameters of respiratory support treatment. Results:A total of 62 cases were included, with 32 in the NIPPV group and 30 in the NCPAP group. Compared with the NCPAP group, the NIPPV group had lower incidences of bradycardia (6.3% vs. 30.0%), decreased oxygen saturation (12.5% vs. 40.0%) and apnea (6.3% vs. 30.0%) during MIST ( P<0.05). No significant difference existed in the incidence of regurgitation ( P>0.05). PaCO 2 at 2 h after MIST [40.1(38.2,43.8)mmHg vs. 48.3(44.1,50.0)mmHg], the incidences of intubation within 72 h (6.3% vs. 30.0%), two or more doses of PS (6.3% vs. 30.0%)and frequent apnea (6.3% vs. 30.0%) in NIPPV group were lower than NCPAP group ( P<0.05). No significant differences existed between the two groups on the following items: the durations of invasive ventilation, non-invasive ventilation, oxygen therapy, the incidences of bronchopulmonary dysplasia, intraventricular hemorrhage (≥Ⅲ), periventricular leukomalacia, retinopathy of prematurity (≥Ⅱ), necrotizing enterocolitis (≥Ⅱb), nasal injury, air leak and death ( P>0.05). Conclusions:Combining NIPPV and MIST can reduce the incidence of adverse reactions during PS administration without increasing respiratory support duration and common complications in preterm infants. It is recommended for clinical use.

Encuesta sobre el procedimiento de extubación en las unidades de cuidados intensivos de Buenos Aires, Argentina / Survey on the extubation procedure in intensive care units in Buenos Aires, Argentina

RESUMEN Objetivo: Conocer la práctica habitual del manejo de la vía aérea durante el procedimiento de extubación mediante una encuesta online a profesionales de las unidades de cuidados intensivos de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires y Provincia de Buenos, Argentina. Métodos: Estudio descriptivo transversal de tipo encuesta online del 11 de febrero al 11 de marzo de 2013. Se envió por correo electrónico una invitación voluntaria y anónima para acceder a la encuesta a 500 participantes a partir de una base de datos confeccionada por los investigadores de este estudio. Resultados: De un total de 500 participantes, 217 (44%) respondieron la encuesta. El 59,4% son kinesiólogos. Ciento noventa y cinco (89,9%) profesionales se desempeñan en atención de adultos. Con respecto al procedimiento de desinflado del balón y extubación, 203 (93,5%) realizan aspiración endotraqueal y 27 (12,5%) emplean presión positiva. El 53,5% de los participantes informó haber tenido en los últimos 3 meses complicaciones inmediatas a este procedimiento. Se informaron un total de 163 complicaciones, siendo el estridor el más prevalente (52,7%). Conclusión: La mayoría de los profesionales de unidades de cuidados intensivos de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires y Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina, emplea aspiración endotraqueal sin aplicar presión positiva durante el procedimiento de extubación.

ABSTRACT Objective: To examine the usual practice of airway management during the extubation procedure through an online survey to professionals working in intensive care units in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires and in the Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study online survey was conducted from February 11 to March 11, 2013. A database was generated, and a voluntary and anonymous invitation to access the survey was sent by email to 500 participants. Results: Out of a total of 500 participants, 217 (44%) responded to the survey, of whom 59.4% were physical therapists. One hundred ninety-five (89.9%) professionals were working in adult care. Regarding the cuff deflation procedure and extubation, 203 (93.5%) performe endotracheal suctioning, and 27 (12.5%) use positive pressure. Approximately 53.5% of participants reported having experienced immediate complications with this procedure in the last three months. In all, 163 complications were reported, and stridor was the most prevalent (52.7%). Conclusion: Most professionals working in intensive care units in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires and in the Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina, use endotracheal suctioning without applying positive pressure during extubation.

Efficacy of sequential heated humidified high flow nasal cannula after extubation in premature infants with pulmonary hemorrhage / 中华实用儿科临床杂志

Objective@#To investigate the clinical efficacy of sequential heated humidified high flow nasal ca-nnula(HHHFNC)after extubation in premature infants with pulmonary hemorrhage.@*Methods@#A total of 52 premature infants with pulmonary hemorrhage were selected, who were randomly (by means of random number table) given nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation(NIPPV)(27 cases) and HHHFNC (25 cases) as a sequential respiratory su-pport from January 2017 to January 2018 at Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University were selected.The incidence of the basic conditions of the 2 groups of premature infants [gestational age, birth weight, mechanical ventilation days after pulmonary hemorrhage, high-frequency ventilation, usage of nitric oxide(NO)], blood gas analysis indicators at 1 h before extubation and ventilator parameters including the arterial oxygen partial pressure [pa(O2)], arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide [pa(CO2)], pH value, positive end-expiratory pressure(PEEP), respiratory rates (RR), peak inspiratory pressure (PIP), fraction of inspiration oxygen (FiO2) were compared.The blood gas analysis after extubation [pa(O2), pa(CO2), pH value] at 1 h, outcome events/complications at the end of treatment (reintubation, uration of oxygen therapy after pulmonary hemorrhage, hospitalization days, bronchial pulmonary hypoplasia, ventilator associated pneumonia, feeding intolerance, neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis, pneumothorax) were also compared.@*Results@#There were no significant differences between the NIPPV group and the HHHFNC group in the following items: gestational age, birth weight, mechanical ventilation days after pulmonary hemorrhage, high-frequency ventilation, usage of NO[(30.5±2.9) weeks vs.(31.6±2.7) weeks, 1 325(818) g vs.1 400(800) g, 5 days vs.4 days, 25.9%(7/27 cases) vs.24.0%(6/25 cases), 7.4%(2/27 cases)vs.0(0/25 cases), all P>0.05]. There were no significant differences between the two groups in blood gas analysis indicators before extubation at 1 h and ventilator parameters [pa(O2), pa(CO2), pH value, PEEP, RR, PIP, FiO2], blood gas analysis [pa(O2), pa(CO2), pH value] after extubation at 1 h (all P>0.05); There were no significant differences between the two groups in reintubation, hospitalization days, bronchial pulmonary hypoplasia, ventilator associated pneumonia, feeding intolerance, neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis, pneumothorax [7.4%(2/27 cases) vs.4.0%(1/25 cases), 43(29) days vs.41(22) days, 40.7%(11/27 cases ) vs.16.0%(4/25 cases), 11.1%(3/27 cases) vs.12.0%(3/25 cases), 37.0%(10/27 cases) vs.32.0%(8/25 cases), 7.4%(2/27 cases ) vs.12.0%(3/25 cases), 7.4%(2/27 cases) vs.12.0%(3/25 cases)] (all P>0.05). The duration of oxygen therapy after pulmonary hemorrhage in the HHHFNC group was shorter than that in the NIPPV group [25(30) days vs.9(22) days, P<0.05].@*Conclusions@#As a sequential respiratory support for preterm infants with pulmonary hemorrhage, HHHFNC has shorter duration of oxygen therapy after pulmonary hemorrhage than that of NIPPV, suggesting that HHHFNC is an ideal non-invasive ventilation treatment.

Clinical observation on Quyu-Huatan decoction combined with noninvasive positive pressure ventilation in treatment with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome with phlegm dampness type / 国际中医中药杂志

Objective@#To observe the clinical effect of Quyu-Huatan decoction combined with noninvasive positive pressure ventilation in treatment with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome with phlegm dampness type.@*Methods@#A total of 64 patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome with phlegm dampness type were divided into observation group and control group according to the random number table method, with 32 cases in each group. The control group received routine clinical treatment combined with noninvasive positive pressure ventilation, while the observation group was treated with Quyu-Huatan decoction on the basis of the control group. After 4 weeks of treatment, the polysomnography (PSG) index (the apnea hypopnea index, AHI, the Oxygen saturation, SaO2, the pulse pressure, PP, the longest apnea time), the degree of lethargy (Epworth sleepiness scale, ESS), the quality of sleep (Pittsburgh sleep quality index, PSQI) and the quality of life (Calgary mass index of life quality index, SAQLI) before and after the treatment of two groups were observed, and the clinical effect was compared.@*Results@#The total effective rate of the observation group was 87.5% (28/32), which was significantly higher than that 68.8% (22/32) of the control group (Z=-3.187, P=0.000). After treatment, the AHI (8.59 ± 0.93 times/h vs. 18.62 ± 2.44 times/h, t=5.735), the PP (35.96 ± 4.02 mmHg vs. 43.33 ± 4.70 mmHg, t=5.083) and the longest apnea time (11.93 ± 1.86 s vs. 17.94 ± 2.43 s, t=4.863) of the observation group were significant lower than those of the control group (P<0.05), while the SaO2 content (93.07% ± 10.03% vs. 82.36% ± 9.37%, t=5.812) of the observation group were significant higher than those of the control group (P<0.05). After treatment, the ESS (5.33 ± 0.33 vs. 8.73 ± 0.96, t=4.682) and the PSQI (2.25 ± 0.31 vs. 5.68 ± 0.77, t=4.872) of the observation group were significant lower than those of the control group (P<0.05), and the SAQLI (6.12 ± 0.59 vs. 4.36 ± 0.53, t=4.631) of the observation group were significant higher than those of the control group (P<0.05).@*Conclusions@#The application of Quyu-Huatan decoction combined with noninvasive positive pressure ventilation in treatment with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome with phlegm dampness type can improve sleep disordered breathing, relieve drowsiness, and improve sleep quality and quality of life.

Efficacy of pulmonary surfactant combined with caffeine citrate on neonatal respiratory distress syndrome treated with synchronized nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation / 中国小儿急救医学

Objective@#To investigate the clinical effects of pulmonary surfactant(PS) combined with caffeine citrate on neonatal respiratory distress syndrome(NRDS) treated with synchronized nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation(SNIPPV).@*Methods@#We collected and analyzed 99 neonates who were diagnosed with NRDS and required SNIPPV treatment from January 2016 to June 2019 in NICU of Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University.According to the different treatment, they were divided into PS+ citrate caffeine combination group and control group.The control group(53 neonates)was treated by PS alone.The combination group(46 neonates)was treated with PS combined with caffeine citrate.The indexes of ventilator time, the time of using oxygen, length of hospital stay and complications were compared between the two groups.@*Results@#The indexes of ventilator time, the time of using oxygen and length of hospital stay of combination group were significantly shorter than those of the control group.The differences were statistically significant(P<0.05). However, the incidences of ventilator associated pneumonia, gastrointestinal dysfunction, arrhythmia and other complications were not significantly different between the two groups(P>0.05).@*Conclusion@#PS combined with caffeine citrate in the treatment of NRDS with SNIPPV could effectively improve the pulmonary function of infants.It could improve the neonatal survival rate and reduce complications.It is worth to be recommended.

Clinical observation on Quyu-Huatan decoction combined with noninvasive positive pressure ventilation in treatment with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome with phlegm dampness type / 国际中医中药杂志

Objective To observe the clinical effect of Quyu-Huatan decoction combined with noninvasive positive pressure ventilation in treatment with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome with phlegm dampness type. Methods A total of 64 patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome with phlegm dampness type were divided into observation group and control group according to the random number table method, with 32 cases in each group. The control group received routine clinical treatment combined with noninvasive positive pressure ventilation, while the observation group was treated with Quyu-Huatan decoction on the basis of the control group. After 4 weeks of treatment, the polysomnography (PSG) index (the apnea hypopnea index, AHI, the Oxygen saturation, SaO2, the pulse pressure, PP, the longest apnea time), the degree of lethargy (Epworth sleepiness scale, ESS), the quality of sleep (Pittsburgh sleep quality index, PSQI) and the quality of life (Calgary mass index of life quality index, SAQLI) before and after the treatment of two groups were observed, and the clinical effect was compared. Results The total effective rate of the observation group was 87.5% (28/32), which was significantly higher than that 68.8% (22/32) of the control group (Z=-3.187, P=0.000). After treatment, the AHI (8.59 ± 0.93 times/h vs. 18.62 ± 2.44 times/h, t=5.735), the PP (35.96 ± 4.02 mmHg vs. 43.33 ± 4.70 mmHg, t=5.083) and the longest apnea time (11.93 ± 1.86 s vs. 17.94 ± 2.43 s, t=4.863) of the observation group were significant lower than those of the control group (P<0.05), while the SaO2 content (93.07% ± 10.03% vs. 82.36% ± 9.37%, t=5.812) of the observation group were significant higher than those of the control group (P<0.05). After treatment, the ESS (5.33 ±0.33 vs. 8.73 ±0.96, t=4.682) and the PSQI (2.25 ±0.31 vs. 5.68 ±0.77, t=4.872) of the observation group were significant lower than those of the control group (P<0.05), and the SAQLI (6.12 ±0.59 vs. 4.36 ±0.53, t=4.631) of the observation group were significant higher than those of the control group ( P<0.05). Conclusions The application of Quyu-Huatan decoction combined with noninvasive positive pressure ventilation in treatment with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome with phlegm dampness type can improve sleep disordered breathing, relieve drowsiness, and improve sleep quality and quality of life.

A comparative analysis of the baska mask versus I-gel for general anesthesia in surgical patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Background and Aims: Baska mask is a newly introduced membranous cuffed supraglottic device whereas I-gel is made up of thermoplastic elastomer, both suitably designed from the anatomical perspective of the airway. Settings and Design: We conducted randomized controlled comparative trial of the Baska mask versus I-gel in a patient undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Subjects and Methods: A total of 100 adult patients in the age group of 20–70 years undergoing elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy were randomly divided into two groups as follows: (1) Baska mask group and (2) I-gel group. The primary outcome was to compare oropharyngeal leak pressure (OLP) of Baska mask and I-gel groups. The secondary outcome was the ease of insertion and removal, number of attempts, insertion time, leak fraction, and laryngopharyngeal morbidity. Statistical Analysis Used: Demographic details were compared using the Chi-square and t-tests. Student's t-test for independent variables was used to compare means of data obtained. Results: Mean OLP was significantly higher in Baska mask group than I-gel group at insertion (29.54 ± 1.41 cm H2O vs. 23.16 ± 3.07 cm H2O, P = 0.02) and 30 min after insertion (33.54 ± 1.16 cm H2O vs. 25.97 ± 2.25 cm H2O, P = 0.001). Insertion time was 12.33 ± 2.61 s with Baska mask and 11.31 ± 1.84 s with I-gel (P = 0.02). Insertion was very easy in 58% of patients in Baska mask and 76% of patients in I-gel (P = 0.03). The leak fraction of Baska mask was significantly less than I-gel (3.56 ± 3.6 vs. 7.16 ± 2.45, P = 0.01). Laryngopharyngeal morbidity was comparable in the two groups. Conclusion: Baska mask is more effective in providing greater OLP compared to I-gel without any increase in laryngopharyngeal morbidity.

Efficacy of IPPV (1 ml/kg) of operated lungs in preventing hypoxemia during one-lung ventilation in elderly patients undergoing radical resection of esophageal cancer / 中华麻醉学杂志

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of intermittent positive pressure ventilation (IPPV,1 ml/kg) of the operated lungs in preventing hypoxemia during one-lung ventilation (OLV) in elderly patients undergoing radical resection of esophageal cancer.Methods Sixty American Society of Anesthsiologists physical status Ⅰ or Ⅱ patients of both sexes,aged 65-75 yr,with body mass index of 18.5-24.0 kg/m2,were divided into 2 groups (n =30 each) using a random number table method:convention group and IPPV group.In convention group,ventilator settings were adjusted with the tidal volume of 6-8 ml/kg,respiratory rate of 15 breaths/min,inspiratory/expiratory ratio of 1 ∶ 2,and fraction of inspired oxygen 70％ during OLV.In IPPV group,ventilator settings were adjusted with the tidal volume of 1 ml/kg,respiratory rate of 15 breaths/min,and fraction of inspired oxygen 70％ on the operated side during OLV,and the ventilator settings on the other side were consistent with those previously described in convention group.Before anesthesia induction (T0),at 10 min of two-lung ventilation (T1),at 15,30 and 45 min of OLV (T2,4) and at 10 min after the end of OLV (T5),blood samples were collected from the radial artery for blood gas analysis.The partial pressure of arterial oxygen (PaO2) and alveolar to arterial partial pressure of oxygen were recorded.Respiratory index (RI) and oxygenation index (OI) were calculated.The occurrence of PaO2 ＜ 60 mmHg,RI＞ 1.0 and OI＜ 200 mmHg was recorded during OLV.Results Compared with convention group,the RI was significantly decreased at T4,the PaO2 and OI were increased,and the incidence of PaO2＜60 mmHg,RI＞ 1.0 and OI ＜ 200 mmHg was decreased in IPPV group (P＜ 0.05).Conclusion IPPV (1 ml/kg) of the operated lungs can prevent the occurrence of hypoxemia during OLV in elderly patients undergoing radical resection of esophageal cancer.

Analysis of the effectiveness of synchronized nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation for neonatal respiratory failure / 中国小儿急救医学

Objective To investigate the clinical effect of synchronized nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation (SNIPPV) in the treatment of neonatal respiratory failure. Methods The clinical data of 52 neonates with respiratory failure treated in our hospital from January 2016 to January 2018 were retrospec-tively analyzed. According to the different treatment methods,they were divided into observation group and control group,26 cases in each group. The children in the observation group were treated with SNIPPV,while those in the control group were treated with synchronized intermittent positive pressure ventilation (SIPPV). Clinical efficacy,changes of blood gas analysis results before and after treatment,oxygen consumption time and hospital stay,and complications were compared between the two groups. Results The respiratory rate and heart rate of the two groups improved after treatment,but there were no significant differences between the two groups(P＞0. 05,respectively). The total effective rate of the observation group was 88. 5%,while that of the control group was 92. 3%,there was no significant difference between the two groups(χ2=0. 221, P＞0. 05). The pH,PaO2,PaCO2and oxygen saturation levels of 24 h after treatment in two groups were im-proved (P＜0. 05,respectively),but there were no significant differences between the two groups (P＞0. 05, respectively). Compared with the control group,the oxygen consumption time and hospitalization time of the observation group were significantly shorter, and the differences were statistically significant ( P ＜0. 05, respectively). And the observation group had fewer complications of ventilator associated pneumonia. Conclusion The effect of SNIPPV in the treatment of neonatal respiratory failure is significant. It could shorten the time of oxygen consumption and hospitalization and reduce the complications. It is worth populari-zing SNIPPV mode assisted ventilation.

Application of permissive hypercapnia ventilation in neonatal respiratory failure / 中国小儿急救医学

Objective To investigate the significance of permissive hypercapnia( PHC) in the treat-ment of neonates with respiratory failure using synchronized nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation. Methods A retrospective study was conducted in 47 neonates with respiratory failure admitted to our NICU during January 2015 to December 2017. The subjects were divided into PHC group ( n =27, PaCO245 ～70 mmHg,1 mmHg=0. 133 kPa) and non-permissive hypercapnia( non-PHC) group( n=20,PaCO235～45 mmHg),respectively. The blood gas indicators(PaO2,PaCO2,PaO2/FiO2) before and after non-invasive ventilation treatment were compared;Ventilator parameters of the two groups ( PIP, PEEP, PiO2 , Ti ) were compared. Duration of oxygen therapy,non-invasive ventilation time,starting time of feeding,length of hospi-tal stay,the incidence of intracranial hemorrhage,air leakage,ventilation induced lung injury,and reintubation rate were compared between the two groups. Results After treatment,the blood gas indexes of PaO2 and OI at 24h in two groups were significantly higher than those before the treatment(P<0. 05). There was no sig-nificant difference on PaO2 and OI between two groups both before and after treatment. PaCO2 was lower in non-PHC group after treatment than that before the treatment(P<0. 05),but it showed no difference in PHC group (P>0. 05). The PIP value of the ventilator parameters in PHC group[(19. 9 ± 2. 7) mmHg] was sig-nificantly lower than that in the non-PHC group[(21. 7 ± 2. 3) mmHg](P<0. 05),and there was no statisti-cally significant difference between the two groups in the other ventilator parameters(P>0. 05). Duration of oxygen therapy,starting time of feeding,the time of using noninvasive ventilation,length of hospital stay in PHC group were shorter obviously than those in non-PHC group [ ( 79. 5 ± 10. 8 ) h vs. ( 92. 7 ± 19. 1 ) h;(34.3±8.8)hvs.(47.1±10.8)h;(67.4±12.3)hvs.(97.6±17.3)h;(11.0±4.6)dvs.(14.0±3.9) d](P<0. 05). The incidences of air leakage,and intracranial hemorrhage showed no significant difference between PHC group and non-PHC group(3/27 cases vs. 4/20 cases;3/27 cases vs. 2/20 cases)(P>0. 05). There was no significant difference between the two groups in the rate of reintubation of invasive ventilation after non-invasive ventilation failure ( 2/27 cases vs. 3/20 cases, P > 0. 05 ) . The incidence of ventilator induced lung injury was significantly lower in PHC group than that in non-PHC group ( 2/27 cases vs. 7/20 cases) ( P<0. 05 ) . Conclusion The effects of treating respiratory failure were similar in PHC group and non-PHC group. However,the PHC treatment could shorten the time of oxygen therapy,non-invasive ventila-tion time and hospitalization time,reduce the incidence of lung injury associated with ventilator. The clinical efficacy of PHC was more significant.

Caracterización de la ventilación neonatal en el Servicio de Neonatología del Hospital Ginecobstétrico de Guanabacoa (2013 - 2015) / Characterization of Neonatal Ventilation in the Service of Neonatology at Guanabacoa Gynecobstetric Hospital (2013 - 2015)

Introducción: en los últimos años, la supervivencia del recién nacido de alto riesgo y enfermo ha aumentado. Estos neonatos requieren cuidados intensivos especiales para resolver complicaciones cada vez más complejas y su vida depende -en muchas ocasiones- de un soporte ventilatorio. Objetivos: caracterizar las diferentes modalidades ventilatorias utilizadas en el Hospital Docente Ginecobstétrico de Guanabacoa. Métodos: estudio observacional, descriptivo, prospectivo y longitudinal en 946 recién nacidos que ingresaron en el servicio de Neonatología, desde 2013 hasta 2015. La muestra estuvo constituida por 67 neonatos que necesitaron asistencia ventilatoria. Resultados: solo 7 por ciento de los neonatos que ingresaron requirieron ventilación; de ellos, 55 por ciento fueron a recién nacidos pretérmino y 54 por ciento fue bajo peso al nacer. La bronconeumonía connatal (54 por ciento) resultó ser la de mayor incidencia como afección que requirió la ventilación, seguidas de la depresión al nacer (24 por ciento) y la sepsis sistémica connatal (13 por ciento). La modalidad ventilatoria más utilizada fue la ventilación con presión positiva intermitente, con la que se reportó la menor supervivencia; mientras que en los que se utilizó la presión positiva continua nasal, no se produjo ninguna muerte neonatal. Conclusiones: el índice de ventilación fue de 1,04 por ciento. La bronconeumonía fue la principal afección que conllevó asistencia ventilatoria y la mayor sobrevida se alcanzó cuando se utilizó presión positiva continua nasal(AU)

Introduction: In recent years, the survival of the high risk and sick newborn has increased. These infants require special intensive care to resolve increasingly. Objectives: Characterize the different ventilatory modalities used in Guanabacoa Gynecobstetric Teaching Hospital. Methods: An observational, descriptive, prospective and longitudinal study was conducted in 946 newborns who entered the neonatal service from 2013 to 2015. The sample consisted of 67 infants who needed ventilatory assistance. Results: Only 7 percent of infants admitted required ventilation; 55 percent were preterm infants and 54 percent were low birth weight. Connatal bronchopneumonia (54 percent) was found to have the highest incidence as a condition requiring ventilation, followed by depression at birth (24 percent) and systemic congenital sepsis (13 percent). The most used ventilatory modality was ventilation with intermittent positive pressure, with which the lowest survival was reported; while nasal continuous positive pressure was used. No neonatal death occurred. Conclusions: Ventilation index was 1.04 percent. Bronchopneumonia was the main condition that led to ventilatory assistance and the highest survival was achieved when nasal continuous positive pressure was used(AU)

The observation of curative effect on intermittent positive pressure breathing therapy of non - invasive ventilator in the treatment for COPD of elderly patients with complication of acute respiratory failure / 中国医学装备

Objective: To explore and discuss the clinical curative effect on intermittent positive pressure breathing therapy of non - invasive ventilator in the treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) of elderly patients with complication of acute respiratory failure. Methods: 112 elderly patients who were COPD (all of patients were acute exacerbation period) with complication of acute respiratory failure were divided into control group (60 cases) and observation group (52 cases) as the random number table. A series of basic therapy including routine anti-inflammatory, relieving asthma and expectorant therapy were implemented for all of patient. And the non-invasive ventilator was used to implement non-invasive mechanical breathing therapy. In this therapy, patients of control group were implemented sustaining positive pressure breathing therapy, while patients of observation group were implement intermittent non-invasive positive pressure breathing therapy (1:1). The curative effect, pH value (at 6,24 and 72h), PaO2 (at 6,24 and 72h), PaCO2 (at 6,24 and 72h) and complications between the two methods were compared. Results: There was no significant difference in the general demographic characteristics between the two groups. For patients at 6, 24 and 72 h, the differences of the pH value, PaO2and PaCO2 between pre and post-treatment were significant in observation group (F=5.669, F=6.985, F=7.628, P<0.05) and control group (F=5.311, F=6.892, F=7.958, P<0.05) , respectively. The differences of the pH value, PaO2 and PaCO2 at 6h, 24h and 72h were significant (at 24h, F=6.776, F=7.098, F=7.673. at 72 h, F=7.883, F=6.983, F=7.335, P<0.05),respectively. For two groups, the differences of pH value, PaO2 and PaCO2 at pre-weaning, post-weaning 6h and post-weaning 12h were not significant. While the mechanical ventilation time and mechanical ventilation rate of observation group were significant lower than that of control group (t=3.591, x2=3.052, P<0.05). Besides, the incidences of complications including flatulence, trachea intubation, respiratory and relative pneumonia of observation group were significant lower than that of control group (x2=4.997, P<0.05). Conclusion: The new method can significantly shorten duration of breathing and duration of hospital stays. And its incidence of complication is lower while safety of treatment is relatively higher than that of traditional method.

Comparison of clinical efficacy of two noninvasive respiratory support therapy for respiratory distress syndrome in preterm infants / 中国新生儿科杂志

Objective To compare the clinical efficacy of nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) and heated humidified high flow nasal cannula (HHHFNC) in the treatment of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) among low-birth-weight premature infants.Method From May to December 2015,low-birth-weight premature infants with RDS who were born and treated in our hospital were randomly assigned into NIPPV group and HHHFNC group according to their initial ventilation mode.The incidence of initial treatment failure,the usage of pulmonary surfactant (PS),the parameters of respiratory support treatment and the incidence of complications were analyzed.Result A total of 70 cases with grade Ⅰ ～ llⅢ of RDS were included,including 33 males and 37 females.The birth weight ranged from 1 020 to 2 450 g,with a average of (1 845 ± 475) g.NIPPV and HHHFNC group each had 35 cases.No significant differences existed between the two group in the following items:the rate of mechanical intubation within 72 h (5.7％ vs.11.4％),use of PS (0％ vs.8.6％),incidence of severe apnea (11.4％ vs.14.3％),pneumonia (11.4％ vs.14.3％),the duration of invasive mechanical ventilation [76.3 (30.8,150.4) h vs.97.6 (56.2,142.6) h],non-invasive ventilation [65.0 (43.0,119.0) h vs.96.0 (65.0,134.0) h] and the duration of oxygen therapy [154.0 (47.0,340.0) h vs.148.0 (72.0,327.0) h,it was no (P ＞ 0.05).Also,no significant differences in the incidence of bronchopulmonary dysplasia,necrotizing enterocolitis,retinopathy of prematurity,patent ductus arteriosus,intra-ventricular hemorrhage,nose injury,pneumothorax between the two groups.Conclusion As an initial respiratory support for the treatment of low-birth-weight RDS preterm infants,HHHFNC has similar efficacy and safety with NIPPV,and further clinical research is needed.

Non-invasive high frequency ventilation support in the treatment of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome after extubation / 中国新生儿科杂志

Objective To compare the efficacy and safety of the non-invasive high frequency ventilation (NHFV) and non-invasive intermittent positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV)in neonates with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) after extubation.Method Neonates with RDS from January 2015 to January 2016,who required high frequency ventilation after birth and were extubated after treatment were retrospectively studied.The enrolled patients were divided into NHFV group and NIPPV group to compare the rate of successful extubation within 7 days,non-invasive respiratory ventilation support time and complication incidence.Result In total 42 neonates were included,NHFV group were 21 cases and NIPPV group were 21 cases.The rates of successful extubation were not statistically different (71.4％ vs.80.9％,P ＞ 0.05);Compared with NIPPV group,NHFV group had shorter ventilation time [3.5 (2.2,4.1) d vs.4.6 (2.8,5.3)];the incidence of bronchopulmonary dysplasia,pneumothorax,intraventricular hemorrhage,periventricular leukomalacia,retinopathy of premature and necrotizing enterocolitis between groups were not statistically different (P ＞ 0.05).Conclusion NHFV is a new safe and efficient ventilation support method for extubated neonates,and needs further research.

Intermittent hypoxia increased the expression of neuronal apoptosis and autophagy in rat hippocampus / 中华老年医学杂志

Objective To investigated the effects of intermittent hypoxia on neuronal apoptosis and autophagy in hippocampus.Methods 30 Wistar rats were randomly divided into normal control group (NC),intermittent normoxia group (IN) and intermittent hypoxia group (IH).The spatial learning and memory function of the rat was assessed using Morris water maze test.The apoptotic cells and the ultrastructure of neurons in the hippocampus tissue were observed by TUNEL and transmission electron microscope,respectively.And the expression of autophagy marker protein LC3 and Beclin-1 were measured by Western blotting.Results The escape latency was significantly longer in IH than in NC and IN group.And the ratio of time spent in the target quadrant was lower in the IH group than in NC and IN group (P＜0.05).The apoptotic rate of rat hippocampal neurons (F =6.01,P=0.037),the amount of double-layer membrane structure-complicating autophagic vacuoles with karyopyknosis,and protein expression level of LC3 and Beclin-1 were significantly higher (all P ＜0.05) in intermittent hypoxia group than in IN and NC group.Conclusions Intermittent hypoxiainduced autophagy and apoptosis in rat hippocampus are significantly increased,which might be one of the possible mechanisms for cognitive dysfunction caused by intermittent hypoxia.