Utilidad de la prueba de fuga peritubo para la seguridad de la extubación / Usefulness of the test of leak around the tube for patient safety

Introducción: La prueba de fuga de aire peritubo no es invasiva. Es relativamente fácil de realizar y proporciona una indicación de la permeabilidad de la vía respiratoria superior. Objetivo: Evaluar la eficacia de la prueba de fuga peritubo, medidas de modo cualitativas y cuantitativa, para la seguridad de la extubación. Método: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo, prospectivo de corte transversal de los pacientes de cualquier género, programados para intervención quirúrgica por: microcirugía laríngea, cirugía para bocio endotoraxico, cirugía maxilofacial y aquellos con antecedentes de intubación difícil que requirieron más de tres intentos de intubación y/o uso de conductores o guías. La muestra estuvo conformada por 52 pacientes que cumplieron los criterios de selección. El análisis estadístico se realizó mediante el cálculo de medidas para variables cualitativas y para las cuantitativas el Chi-cuadrado de Pearson (x2). Resultados: El grupo con mayor frecuencia fueron los menores de 40 años. Predominó el sexo masculino. El tubo 7,5 fue el más utilizado (50 por ciento). Los resultados de la concordancia entre la prueba cualitativa y cuantitativa según presencia o no de fuga de aire peritubo fue de 90,4 por ciento respectivamente. Las complicaciones según pruebas fueron escasas. Conclusiones: Ambas pruebas constituyen herramientas útiles para el diagnóstico de obstrucción de la vía respiratoria durante la extubación. La modalidad cualitativa resultó ser tan eficaz como la cuantitativa y más fácil de reproducir para los operadores en el estudio(AU)

Introduction: The air leak test around the endotracheal tube is not invasive. It is relatively easy to perform and provides an indication of the permeability of the upper airway. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of the air leak" test around the endotracheal tube, qualitatively and quantitatively measured, for the safety of extubation. Method: A descriptive, prospective and cross-sectional study was carried out with patients of any gender scheduled for surgical intervention by laryngeal microsurgery, surgery for endotoxic goiter, maxillofacial surgery, and those with a history of difficult intubation that required more than three attempts at intubation and/or the usage of drivers or guides. The sample consisted of 52 patients who met the selection criteria. Statistical analysis was performed by calculating measures for qualitative variables, while for quantitative variables, Pearson's chi-square (x2) was used. Results: The group with more frequency was represented by those under 40 years. The male sex prevailed. The 7.5 tube was the most used (50 percent). The results of the concordance between the qualitative and quantitative test according to the presence or absence of air leak around the tube was 90.4 percent, respectively. Complications based on the tests were scarce. Conclusions: Both tests are useful tools for the diagnosis of airway obstruction during extubation. The qualitative modality proved to be as effective as the quantitative and easier to reproduce for the operators in the study(AU)

Impact of a respiratory ICU rotation on resident knowledge and confidence in managing mechanical ventilation / Impacto de um estágio em UTI respiratória no conhecimento e confiança no manejo da ventilação mecânica entre residentes

ABSTRACT Objective: To develop and apply a competency-based test to assess learning among internal medicine residents during a respiratory ICU rotation at a university hospital. Methods: We developed a test comprising 19 multiple-choice questions regarding knowledge of mechanical ventilation (MV) and 4 self-assessment questions regarding the degree of confidence in the management of MV. The test was applied on the first and last day of a 30-day respiratory ICU rotation (pre-rotation and post-rotation, respectively). During the rotation, the residents had lectures, underwent simulator training, and shadowed physicians on daily bedside rounds focused on teaching MV management. Results: Fifty residents completed the test at both time points. The mean score increased from 6.9 ± 1.2 (pre-rotation) to 8.6 ± 0.8 (post-rotation; p < 0.001). On questions regarding the approach to hypoxemia, the recognition of patient-ventilator asynchrony, and the recognition of risk factors for extubation failure, the post-rotation scores were significantly higher than the pre-rotation scores. Confidence in airway management increased from 6% before the rotation to 22% after the rotation (p = 0.02), whereas confidence in making the initial MV settings increased from 31% to 96% (p < 0.001) and confidence in adjusting the ventilator modes increased from 23% to 77% (p < 0.001). Conclusions: We developed a competency-based test to assess knowledge of MV among residents before and after an rotation in a respiratory ICU. Resident performance increased significantly after the rotation, as did their confidence in caring for patients on MV.

RESUMO Objetivo: Desenvolver e aplicar um teste baseado em competências para avaliar o aprendizado de residentes de clínica médica em estágio na UTI respiratória de um hospital universitário. Métodos: Desenvolvemos um teste com 19 questões de múltipla escolha sobre conhecimento em ventilação mecânica (VM) e 4 questões de autoavaliação sobre o nível de confiança no manejo da VM. Os testes foram aplicados no primeiro (pré-estágio) e no último dia (pós-estágio) do estágio de 30 dias na UTI respiratória. Durante o estágio, os residentes tiveram aulas teóricas, treinamento com simulador e visitas diárias à beira do leito focadas no ensino de VM. Resultados: Cinquenta residentes completaram o teste nos dois momentos. A média de pontuação (0-10 pontos) aumentou de 6,9 ± 1,2 no pré-estágio para 8,6 ± 0,8 no pós-estágio (p < 0,001). Observamos um aumento significativo no pós-estágio comparado com o pré-estágio em questões sobre abordagem da hipoxemia, reconhecimento da assincronia paciente-ventilador e reconhecimento de fatores de risco para falha de extubação. A confiança na abordagem de vias aéreas aumentou de 6% para 22% ao final do estágio (p = 0,02). A confiança no ajuste inicial da VM subiu de 31% para 96% (p < 0,001), e a confiança no ajuste dos modos ventilatórios aumentou de 23% para 77% (p < 0,001). Conclusões: Desenvolvemos um teste baseado em competências para avaliar o conhecimento sobre VM entre residentes antes e depois de um estágio em UTI respiratória. O desempenho dos residentes ao final do estágio aumentou significativamente, assim como sua confiança para cuidar de pacientes sob VM.

Efectos fisiológicos de las terapias de soporte respiratorio no invasivo y su potencial rol postextubación / Physiological effects of non-invasive respiratory support therapies and their potential post-extubation role

Posterior a una extubación programada existe un porcentaje de pacientes que fracasa y requiere reintubación (~20%), este evento es conocido como fracaso de extubación, el cual se asocia con mayor morbimortalidad. Para prevenir el fracaso de extubación se han propuesto terapias como la ventilación no invasiva (VNI) y la cánula nasal de alto flujo (CNAF). Estas terapias son capaces de entregar soporte respiratorio postextubación y justifican su uso en los efectos fisiológicos que son capaces de inducir, en dónde el impacto sobre el esfuerzo respiratorio e intercambio de gases sería fundamental. Con esta racionalidad fisiológica se han desarrollado diversos estudios en diferentes contextos clínicos, esto con el fin de dilucidar cuál terapia es la mejor alternativa. En esta revisión narrativa pretendemos describir y analizar los diversos efectos fisiológicos que induce la VNI y la CNAF

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.

Negative pressure pulmonary edema: report of case series and review of the literature / Edema pulmonar por pressão negativa: relato de casos e revisão da literatura

Abstract Background and objectives: Negative pressure pulmonary edema occurs by increased intrathoracic negative pressure following inspiration against obstructed upper airway. The pressure generated is transmitted to the pulmonary capillaries and exceeds the pressure of hydrostatic equilibrium, causing fluid extravasation into the pulmonary parenchyma and alveoli. In anesthesiology, common situations such as laryngospasm and upper airway obstruction can trigger this complication, which presents considerable morbidity and requires immediate diagnosis and propaedeutics. Upper airway patency, noninvasive ventilation with positive pressure, supplemental oxygen and, if necessary, reintubation with mechanical ventilation are the basis of therapy. Case report: Case 1: Male, 52 years old, undergoing appendectomy under general anesthesia with orotracheal intubation, non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocker, reversed with anticholinesterase, presented with laryngospasm after extubation, followed by pulmonary edema. Case 2: Female, 23 years old, undergoing breast reduction under general anesthesia with oro-tracheal intubation, non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocker, reversed with anticholinesterase,presented with inspiration against closed glottis after extubation, was treated with non-invasiveventilation with positive pressure; after 1 hour, she had pulmonary edema. Case 3: Male, 44 yearsold, undergoing ureterolithotripsy under general anesthesia, without neuromuscular blocker,presented with laryngospasm after laryngeal mask removal evolving with pulmonary edema. Case 4: Male, 7 years old, undergoing crude fracture reduction under general anesthesia withorotracheal intubation, non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocker, presented with laryngospasmreversed with non-invasive ventilation with positive pressure after extubation, followed bypulmonary edema. Conclusions: The anesthesiologists should prevent the patient from perform a forced inspirationagainst closed glottis, in addition to being able to recognize and treat cases of negative pressurepulmonary edema.

Resumo Justificativa e objetivos: O edema pulmonar por pressão negativa ocorre por aumento da pressão negativa intratorácica após inspiração contra via aérea superior obstruída. A pressão gerada é transmitida aos capilares pulmonares e supera a pressão de equilíbrio hidrostático, o que causa extravasamento de líquido para o parênquima pulmonar e alvéolos. Em anestesiologia, situações comuns como laringoespasmo e obstrução de via aérea superior podem desencadear essa complicação, que apresenta considerável morbidade e exige diagnóstico e propedêutica imediatos. A desobstrução das vias aéreas superiores, ventilação não invasiva com pressão positiva, oxigênio suplementar e, se necessário reintubação com ventilação mecânica são a base da terapia. Relato de caso: Caso 1: Masculino, 52 anos, submetido a apendicectomia sob anestesia geral com intubação orotraqueal, uso de bloqueador neuromuscular adespolarizante, revertido com anticolinesterásico; apresentou laringoespasmo após extubação, seguido de edema pulmonar. Caso 2: Feminino, 23 anos, submetida a mamoplastia redutora sob anestesia geral com intubação orotraqueal, bloqueador neuromuscular adespolarizante revertido com anticolinesterásico, apresentou inspiração contra glote fechada após extubação, tratada com ventilação não invasiva com pressão positiva; após uma hora apresentou edema pulmonar. Caso 3: Masculino, 44 anos, submetido a ureterolitotripsia sob anestesia geral, sem bloqueador neuromuscular, apresentou laringoespasmo após retirada de máscara laríngea e evoluiu com edema pulmonar. Caso 4: Masculino, sete anos, submetido a redução cruenta de fratura sob anestesia geral com intubação orotraqueal, uso de bloqueador neuromuscular adespolarizante; apresentou laringo-espasmo revertido com ventilação não invasiva com pressão positiva após extubação, seguidode edema pulmonar. Conclusões: O anestesiologista deve evitar que o paciente faça inspiração forçada contra glotefechada, além de ser capaz de reconhecer e tratar os casos de edema pulmonar por pressãonegativa.

Factores de riesgo para fracaso en la extubación en la unidad de cuidados intensivos / Risk factors for extubation failure in the intensive care unit

RESUMEN Objetivo: Determinar los factores de riesgo para fracaso en la extubación en la unidad de cuidados intensivos. Métodos: El presente estudio de casos y controles se llevó a cabo en la unidad de cuidados intensivos. Se tomó como casos a las extubaciones fallidas y como controles a las extubaciones exitosas. El fracaso de la extubación se definió como la reintubación dentro de las primeras 48 horas. Resultados: De un total de 956 pacientes que fueron admitidos en la unidad de cuidados intensivos, 826 fueron sometidos a ventilación mecánica (86%). Se presentaron 30 extubaciones fallidas y 120 extubaciones exitosas. La proporción de extubaciones fallidas fue de 5,32%. Los factores de riesgo encontrados para extubaciones fallidas fueron la estancia prolongada de ventilación mecánica mayor a 7 días (OR = 3,84; IC95% = 1,01 - 14,56; p = 0,04), el tiempo en unidad de cuidados intensivos (OR = 1,04; IC95% = 1,00 - 1,09; p = 0,03) y el uso de sedantes mayor a 5 días (OR = 4,81; IC95% = 1,28 - 18,02; p = 0,02). Conclusión: Los pacientes pediátricos en ventilación mecánica tienen más riesgo de presentar extubaciones fallidas si permanecen mayor tiempo en unidad de cuidados intensivos, si están sometidos a tiempo prolongado de ventilación mecánica mayor de 7 días y al uso de sedantes.

ABSTRACT Objective: To determine the risk factors for extubation failure in the intensive care unit. Methods: The present case-control study was conducted in an intensive care unit. Failed extubations were used as cases, while successful extubations were used as controls. Extubation failure was defined as reintubation being required within the first 48 hours of extubation. Results: Out of a total of 956 patients who were admitted to the intensive care unit, 826 were subjected to mechanical ventilation (86%). There were 30 failed extubations and 120 successful extubations. The proportion of failed extubations was 5.32%. The risk factors found for failed extubations were a prolonged length of mechanical ventilation of greater than 7 days (OR = 3.84, 95%CI = 1.01 - 14.56, p = 0.04), time in the intensive care unit (OR = 1.04, 95%CI = 1.00 - 1.09, p = 0.03) and the use of sedatives for longer than 5 days (OR = 4.81, 95%CI = 1.28 - 18.02; p = 0.02). Conclusion: Pediatric patients on mechanical ventilation were at greater risk of failed extubation if they spent more time in the intensive care unit and if they were subjected to prolonged mechanical ventilation (longer than 7 days) or greater amounts of sedative use.

The value of high-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy after extubation in patients with acute respiratory failure

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the value of high-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy after extubation in patients with acute respiratory failure. METHODS: A single-center, prospective, randomized, controlled pilot trial was conducted between January 2013 and December 2014. Sixty enrolled patients were randomized immediately after extubation into either a high-flow nasal cannula group (n=30) or an air entrainment mask group (n=30) at a fixed inspired oxygen fraction (40%). The success rate of oxygen therapy, respiratory and hemodynamic parameters and subjective discomfort (using a visual analogue scale) were assessed at 24h after extubation. RESULTS: The two groups were comparable at extubation. A total of 46 patients were successfully treated including 27 patients in the high-flow nasal cannula group and 19 patients in the air entrainment mask group. Compared to the air entrainment mask group, the success rate of oxygen therapy and the partial pressure of arterial oxygen were significantly higher and the respiratory rate was lower in the high-flow nasal cannula group. In addition, less discomfort related to interface displacement and airway dryness was observed in the high-flow nasal cannula group than in the air entrainment mask group. CONCLUSIONS: At a fixed inspired oxygen fraction, the application of a high-flow nasal cannula after extubation achieves a higher success rate of oxygen therapy and less discomfort at 24h than an air entrainment mask in patients with acute respiratory failure.

Simple motor tasks independently predict extubation failure in critically ill neurological patients / Tarefas motoras simples predizem independentemente a falha de extubação em pacientes neurológicos críticos

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the usefulness of simple motor tasks such as hand grasping and tongue protrusion as predictors of extubation failure in critically ill neurological patients. Methods: This was a prospective cohort study conducted in the neurological ICU of a tertiary care hospital in the city of Porto Alegre, Brazil. Adult patients who had been intubated for neurological reasons and were eligible for weaning were included in the study. The ability of patients to perform simple motor tasks such as hand grasping and tongue protrusion was evaluated as a predictor of extubation failure. Data regarding duration of mechanical ventilation, length of ICU stay, length of hospital stay, mortality, and incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia were collected. Results: A total of 132 intubated patients who had been receiving mechanical ventilation for at least 24 h and who passed a spontaneous breathing trial were included in the analysis. Logistic regression showed that patient inability to grasp the hand of the examiner (relative risk = 1.57; 95% CI: 1.01-2.44; p < 0.045) and protrude the tongue (relative risk = 6.84; 95% CI: 2.49-18.8; p < 0.001) were independent risk factors for extubation failure. Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II scores (p = 0.02), Glasgow Coma Scale scores at extubation (p < 0.001), eye opening response (p = 0.001), MIP (p < 0.001), MEP (p = 0.006), and the rapid shallow breathing index (p = 0.03) were significantly different between the failed extubation and successful extubation groups. Conclusions: The inability to follow simple motor commands is predictive of extubation failure in critically ill neurological patients. Hand grasping and tongue protrusion on command might be quick and easy bedside tests to identify neurocritical care patients who are candidates for extubation.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a utilidade de tarefas motoras simples, tais como preensão de mão e protrusão da língua, para predizer extubação malsucedida em pacientes neurológicos críticos. Métodos: Estudo prospectivo de coorte realizado na UTI neurológica de um hospital terciário em Porto Alegre (RS). Pacientes adultos que haviam sido intubados por motivos neurológicos e que eram candidatos ao desmame foram incluídos no estudo. O estudo avaliou se a capacidade dos pacientes de realizar tarefas motoras simples como apertar as mãos do examinador e pôr a língua para fora seria um preditor de extubação malsucedida. Foram coletados dados referentes ao tempo de ventilação mecânica, tempo de internação na UTI, tempo de internação hospitalar, mortalidade e incidência de pneumonia associada à ventilação mecânica. Resultados: Foram incluídos na análise 132 pacientes intubados que haviam recebido ventilação mecânica durante pelo menos 24 h e que passaram no teste de respiração espontânea. A regressão logística mostrou que a incapacidade dos pacientes de apertar a mão do examinador (risco relativo = 1,57; IC95%: 1,01-2,44; p < 0,045) e de pôr a língua para fora (risco relativo = 6,84; IC95%: 2,49-18,8; p < 0,001) foram fatores independentes de risco de extubação malsucedida. Houve diferenças significativas entre os pacientes nos quais a extubação foi malsucedida e aqueles nos quais a extubação foi bem-sucedida quanto à pontuação obtida no Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II (p = 0,02), pontuação obtida na Escala de Coma de Glasgow no momento da extubação (p < 0,001), abertura dos olhos em resposta ao comando (p = 0,001), PImáx (p < 0,001), PEmáx (p = 0,006) e índice de respiração rápida e superficial (p = 0,03). Conclusões: A incapacidade de obedecer a comandos motores simples é preditora de extubação malsucedida em pacientes neurológicos críticos. Preensão de mão e protrusão da língua em resposta ao comando podem ser testes rápidos e fáceis realizados à beira do leito para identificar pacientes neurológicos críticos que sejam candidatos à extubação.

Reflex cough PEF as a predictor of successful extubation in neurological patients / Pico de fluxo de tosse reflexa como preditor de sucesso na extubação em pacientes neurológicos

AbstractObjective: To evaluate the use of reflex cough PEF as a predictor of successful extubation in neurological patients who were candidates for weaning from mechanical ventilation.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study of 135 patients receiving mechanical ventilation for more than 24 h in the ICU of Cristo Redentor Hospital, in the city of Porto Alegre, Brazil. Reflex cough PEF, the rapid shallow breathing index, MIP, and MEP were measured, as were ventilatory, hemodynamic, and clinical parameters.Results: The mean age of the patients was 47.8 ± 17 years. The extubation failure rate was 33.3%. A reflex cough PEF of < 80 L/min showed a relative risk of 3.6 (95% CI: 2.0-6.7), and the final Glasgow Coma Scale score showed a relative risk of 0.64 (95% CI: 0.51-0.83). For every 1-point increase in a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 8, there was a 36% reduction in the risk of extubation failure.Conclusions: Reflex cough PEF and the Glasgow Coma Scale score are independent predictors of extubation failure in neurological patients admitted to the ICU.

ResumoObjetivo:Avaliar o uso do pico de fluxo de tosse reflexa (PFTR) como preditor do sucesso da extubação de pacientes neurológicos candidatos a desmame da ventilação mecânica.Métodos:Estudo transversal com 135 pacientes ventilados mecanicamente por mais de 24 h na UTI do Hospital Cristo Redentor, em Porto Alegre (RS). Foram medidos o PFTR, o índice de respiração rápida e superficial, a PImáx e a PEmáx, bem como parâmetros ventilatórios, hemodinâmicos e clínicos.Resultados:A média de idade dos pacientes foi de 47,8 ± 17 anos. A taxa de insucesso na extubação foi de 33,3%. O PFTR < 80 l/min apresentou risco relativo de 3,6 (IC95%: 2,0-6,7), e a pontuação final na Escala de Coma de Glasgow apresentou risco relativo de 0,64 (IC95%: 0,51-0,83). A partir de 8 pontos, cada aumento de 1 ponto diminuiu em 36% o risco de insucesso na extubação.Conclusões:O PFTR e a pontuação na Escala de Coma de Glasgow são preditores independentes de falha na extubação em pacientes neurológicos internados na UTI.

Feasibility and safety of on table extubation after corrective surgical repair of tetralogy of Fallot in a developing country: A case series.

Fast‑track extubation is an established safe practice in pediatric congenital heart disease (CHD) surgical patients. On table extubation (OTE) in acyanotic CHD surgical patients is well established with validated safety profile. This practice is not yet reported in tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) cardiac surgical repair patients in developing countries. Evidence suggests that TOF total correction patients should be extubated early, as positive pressure ventilation has a negative impact on right ventricular function and the overall increase in post‑TOF repair complications such as low cardiac output state and arrhythmias. The objective of the case series was to determine the safety and feasibility of OTE in elective TOF total correction cardiac surgical patients with an integrated team approach. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported case series. A total of 8 elective male and female TOF patients were included. Standard anesthetic, surgical and perfusion techniques were used in these procedures. All patients were extubated in the operating room safely without any complications with the exception of one patient who continued to bleed for 3 h of postextubation at 2–3 ml/kg/h which was managed with transfusion of fresh frozen plasma at 15 mL/kg, packed red blood cells 10 mL/kg and bolus of transamine at 20 mg/kg. Apart from better surgical and bypass techniques, the most important factor leading to successful OTE was an excellent analgesia. On the basis of the case series, it is suggested to extubate selected TOF cardiac surgery repair patients on table safely with integrated multidisciplinary approach.

Estudio comparativo de dos modos de ventilación no invasiva para retirar la asistencia respiratoria mecánica en lactantes post-operatorios de cirugía cardiovascular / Comparative study of two modalities of non-invasive ventilation for the weaning from mechanical ventilation of post-cardiovascular surgery infants

La mejor estrategia en el post-quirúrgico de cardiopatías congénitas para promover la extubación precoz y destete de asistencia respiratoria mecánica (ARM) con ventilación no invasiva (VNI) todavía no ha sido establecida. El objetivo es comparar eficacia de la presión positiva continua en la vía aérea (CPAP) vs presión positiva con dos niveles en la vía aérea (BIPAP) en la extubación electiva de estos pacientes. Es un estudio prospectivo entre el 1 de junio de 2008 y 31 marzo de 2010. Se randomizaron los pacientes para extubación electiva: modo CPAP o BIPAP. Se registraron datos demográficos y del procedimiento quirúrgico, entre otros. El fracaso de VNI fue definido como reintubación dentro de las 72 hs posteriores a la extubación o más de un criterio de intubación. Durante el periodo de estudio 1438 pacientes fueron admitidos en UCI35. En el grupo BIPAP se randomizaron 53 pacientes, de los cuales se extubaron exitosamente 49 (92%), pero 4 se reintubaron debido a falla cardiaca. En el grupo CPAP se randomizaron 46 y fallaron en la extubación 18 (39%) debido a múltiples episodios de desaturación y apneas. De éstos, 11 requirieron reintubación endotraqueal y ARM. En 7 pacientes, se pasó a modo BIPAP y permanecieron extubados, aunque el cruzamiento no fue parte del diseño de este estudio. En el destete de ARM de los pacientes post-quirúrgicos de cardiopatías congénitas, el uso de BIPAP fue más efectivo que CPAP. En esta última modalidad se presentaron mayor número de fracasos de VNI (AU)

The best strategy for early extubation and weaning from mechanical respiration (MV) with non-invasive ventilation (NIV) in post-surgical congenital heart defect patients has not been established yet. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of continuous positive airway pressure CPAP) vs bi-level positive airway pressure (BIPAP) in the elective extubation of these patients. A prospective study was conducted between June 1, 2008 and March 31, 2010. Patients that were candidates for elective extubation were randomized to CPAP or BIPAP. Data on demographics and surgical procedure, among others, were recorded. Failure of NIV was defined as the need for reintubation within 72 hours after extubation or more than one criterion for intubation. Over the study period, 1438 patients were admitted to ICU 35. Fifty-three patients were randomized to BIPAP, of whom 49 (92%) were successfully extubated; however, four were reintubated due to heart failure. Forty-six patients were randomized to CPAP. Extubation failed in 18 (39%) due to multiple episodes of desaturation and apneas. Eleven of 18 required endotracheal reintubation and mechanical ventilation. Seven patients were switched to BIPAP and remained extubated, although the switch was not part of the study design. In the weaning of post-surgical congenital heart defect patients from MV, BIPAP was more effective than CPAP. In the latter modality, the incidence of NIV failure was higher (AU)

Atelectasia pós-extubação em recém-nascidos com doenças cirúrgicas: relato de dois casos de uso de cateter nasal de alto fluxo / Post-extubation atelectasis in newborns with surgical diseases: a report of two cases involving the use of a high-flow nasal cannula

A formação de atelectasias é um dos distúrbios pulmonares responsável pelo maior tempo de internação dos recém-nascidos nas unidades de terapias intensivas e pelo consequente aumento da morbidade. O cateter nasal de alto fluxo tem sido utilizado na faixa etária neonatal, para evitar e/ou expandir áreas pulmonares atelectasiadas, mesmo que até o momento não existam estudos baseados em evidência. Relatamos os casos de dois pacientes do sexo masculino internados por doença neurocirúrgica e abdominal submetidos à ventilação pulmonar mecânica invasiva por 4 e 36 dias, respectivamente. Após a extubação, foram mantidos em oxigenioterapia, quando, então, ambos apresentaram piora clínica e radiológica compatível com atelectasia. Após 24 horas de instalado o cateter nasal de alto fluxo como suporte não invasivo, novos exames radiológicos mostraram a reversão completa da atelectasia. O uso do cateter de alto fluxo mostrou-se eficaz na reversão de atelectasias, podendo ser utilizada como mais uma das terapias ventilatórias não invasivas, evitando, assim, nova intubação.

Atelectasis is a pulmonary disorder that lengthens the hospitalization time of newborns in intensive care units, resulting in increased morbidity among these infants. High-flow nasal cannulae have been used in newborns to prevent atelectasis and/or expand pulmonary regions affected by atelectasis; however, to date, no evidence-based data regarding this approach have been reported. In this paper, we report on the cases of two male newborn patients. The first and second patients described in this report were hospitalized for a neurosurgical procedure and the treatment of abdominal disease, respectively, and were subjected to invasive mechanical ventilation for 4 and 36 days, respectively. After extubation, these patients continued receiving oxygen therapy but experienced clinical and radiological worsening typical of atelectasis. In both cases, by 24 hours after the implantation of an high-flow nasal cannulae to provide noninvasive support, radiological examinations revealed the complete resolution of atelectasis. In these cases, the use of an high-flow nasal cannulae was effective in reversing atelectasis. Thus, this approach may be utilized as a supplemental noninvasive ventilatory therapy to avoid unnecessary intubation.

Extubação fora do leito: um estudo de viabilidade / Out-of-bed extubation: a feasibility study

Objetivo: O desmame da ventilação mecânica é acompanhado, na prática clínica em terapia intensiva, de concomitante mobilização precoce do paciente. O objetivo deste estudo foi comparar o sucesso da extubação realizada com pacientes sentados em uma poltrona à extubação de pacientes na posição supina. Métodos: Foi realizado um estudo retrospectivo, observacional e não randomizado em uma unidade de terapia intensiva de 23 leitos, que atende pacientes clínicos e cirúrgicos. O desfecho primário do estudo foi o sucesso da extubação, definido como a tolerância da remoção do tubo endotraqueal por, pelo menos, 48 horas. As diferenças entre os grupos do estudo foram avaliadas utilizando-se o teste t de Student e o qui quadrado. Resultados: Foram incluídos 91 pacientes no período compreendido entre dezembro de 2010 e junho de 2011. A população do estudo tinha uma média de idade de 71 anos ± 12 meses, escore APACHE II médio de 21±7,6 e duração média da ventilação mecânica de 2,6±2 dias. A extubação foi realizada em 33 pacientes enquanto permaneciam sentados em uma poltrona (36%) e 58 pacientes mantidos em posição supina (64%). Não houve diferenças significantes entre os grupos em termos de idade, escore médio APACHE II ou duração da ventilação mecânica. Foi observada uma taxa de sucesso da extubação similar entre os grupos sentado (82%) e em posição supina (85%), com p>0,05. Além disso, não se encontraram diferenças significantes entre os dois grupos em termos de disfunção respiratória pós-extubação, necessidade de traqueostomia, duração do desmame da ventilação mecânica, ou tempo de permanência ...

Objective: In clinical intensive care practice, weaning from mechanical ventilation is accompanied by concurrent early patient mobilization. The aim of this study was to compare the success of extubation performed with patients seated in an armchair compared to extubation with patients in a supine position. Methods: A retrospective study, observational and non-randomized was conducted in a mixed-gender, 23-bed intensive care unit. The primary study outcome was success of extubation, which was defined as the patient tolerating the removal of the endotracheal tube for at least 48 hours. The differences between the study groups were assessed using Student's t-test and chi-squared analysis. Results: Ninety-one patients were included from December 2010 and June 2011. The study population had a mean age of 71 years ± 12 months, a mean APACHE II score of 21±7.6, and a mean length of mechanical ventilation of 2.6±2 days. Extubation was performed in 33 patients who were seated in an armchair (36%) and in 58 patients in a supine position (64%). There were no significant differences in age, mean APACHE II score or length of mechanical ventilation between the two groups, and a similar extubation success rate was observed (82%, seated group versus 85%, supine group, p>0.05). Furthermore, no significant differences were found between the two groups in terms of post-extubation distress, need for tracheostomy, duration of mechanical ventilation weaning, or intensive care unit stay. Conclusion: Our results suggest that the clinical outcomes of patients extubated in a seated position are similar to those of patients extubated in a supine position. This new practice of seated extubation was not associated with adverse events and allowed extubation to occur simultaneously with early mobilization. .

Fatores preditivos para falha de extubação e reintubação de recém-nascidos submetidos à ventilação pulmonar mecânica / Predictors of extubation failure and reintubation in newborn infants subjected to mechanical ventilation

Objetivo: Identificar os fatores de risco para falha de extubação e reintubação em recém-nascidos submetidos à ventilação pulmonar mecânica, e determinar se parâmetros ventilatórios e dados gasométricos são fatores preditores desses eventos. Métodos: Estudo prospectivo, realizado no período entre maio a novembro de 2011, em uma unidade de terapia intensiva neonatal. Foram avaliados 176 recém-nascidos de ambos os gêneros, submetidos à ventilação pulmonar mecânica posterior à extubação. Considerou-se falha na extubação se o retorno à ventilação pulmonar mecânica ocorresse antes de 72 horas. A reintubação ocorreu quando, em algum momento após as 72 horas, os recém-nascidos necessitassem de ser reintubados. Resultados: Na análise univariada, idade gestacional <28 semanas, peso <1.000g e valores baixos de Apgar estiveram associados a falha de extubação e a reintubação. Já na análise multivariada, as variáveis que se mantiveram associadas à falha na extubação foram dias de ventilação mecânica, potencial hidrogeniônico e pressão parcial de oxigênio, e, para a reintubação, foram Apagar no 5º minuto e idade na extubação. Conclusão: Menores Apgar no 5º minuto, idade na extubação e tempo de ventilação mecânica, além da presença de distúrbios ácido-base e hiperóxia foram variáveis que apresentaram relação com os eventos analisados. .

Objective: To identify risk factors for extubation failure and reintubation in newborn infants subjected to mechanical ventilation and to establish whether ventilation parameters and blood gas analysis behave as predictors of those outcomes. Methods: Prospective study conducted at a neonatal intensive care unit from May to November 2011. A total of 176 infants of both genders subjected to mechanical ventilation were assessed after extubation. Extubation failure was defined as the need to resume mechanical ventilation within less than 72 hours. Reintubation was defined as the need to reintubate the infants any time after the first 72 hours. Results: Based on the univariate analysis, the variables gestational age <28 weeks, birth weight <1,000g and low Apgar scores were associated with extubation failure and reintubation. Based on the multivariate analysis, the variables length of mechanical ventilation (days), potential of hydrogen (pH) and partial pressure of oxygen (pO2) remained associated with extubation failure, and the five-minute Apgar score and age at extubation were associated with reintubation. Conclusion: Low five-minute Apgar scores, age at extubation, length of mechanical ventilation, acid-base disorders and hyperoxia exhibited associations with the investigated outcomes of extubation failure and reintubation. .

Electrical impedance tomography to evaluate air distribution prior to extubation in very-low-birth-weight infants: a feasibility study

OBJECTIVES: Nasal continuous positive airway pressure is used as a standard of care after extubation in very-low-birth-weight infants. A pressure of 5 cmH2O is usually applied regardless of individual differences in lung compliance. Current methods for evaluation of lung compliance and air distribution in the lungs are thus imprecise for preterm infants. This study used electrical impedance tomography to determine the feasibility of evaluating the positive end-expiratory pressure level associated with a more homogeneous air distribution within the lungs before extubation. METHODS: Ventilation homogeneity was defined by electrical impedance tomography as the ratio of ventilation between dependent and non-dependent lung areas. The best ventilation homogeneity was achieved when this ratio was equal to 1. Just before extubation, decremental expiratory pressure levels were applied (8, 7, 6 and 5 cmH(2)0; 3 minutes each step), and the pressure that determined the best ventilation homogeneity was defined as the best positive end-expiratory pressure. RESULTS: The best positive end-expiratory pressure value was 6.3 ± 1.1 cmH(2)0, and the mean continuous positive airway pressure applied after extubation was 5.2 ± 0.4 cmH(2)0 (p = 0.002). The extubation failure rate was 21.4%. X-Ray and blood gases after extubation were also checked. CONCLUSION: This study demonstrates that electrical impedance tomography can be safely and successfully used in patients ready for extubation to suggest the best ventilation homogeneity, which is influenced by the level of expiratory pressure applied. In this feasibility study, the best lung compliance was found with pressure levels higher than the continuous positive airway pressure levels that are usually applied for routine extubation.

Uso de bloqueo paravertebral torácico bilateral en cirugía cardiaca para extubación postoperatoria inmediata: serie de casos clínicos / Use of paravertebral block thoracic bilateral in cardiac surgery to extubation Immediate postoperative: clinical case series

El desarrollo de protocolos de extubación precoz en cirugía cardiaca se basa en el uso de técnicas anestésicas que persiguen el objetivo de tener un paciente con un estado de vigilia adecuado y una vía aérea segura durante el período de emergencia de la anestesia. Se diseñó un estudio prospectivo y descriptivo con el objetivo de evaluar si el uso de bloqueo paravertebral torácico bilateral (BPVTB) previo a una cirugía cardiaca en adultos disminuye los requerimientos intraoperatorios (IO) de opioides, y aumentando con ello la posibilidad de extubación segura en el pabellón y, además, evaluar la calidad analgésica postoperatoria (PO). Material y Método: Los pacientes deben ser adultos sometidos a una cirugía cardiaca por esternotomía. Los criterios de exclusión fueron: cirugía larga y compleja, paro circulatorio, hipotermia profunda, insuficiencia cardiaca, hipertensión pulmonar severa, obesidad > grado II, enfermedad pulmonar severa y coagulopatía. Los pacientes seleccionados fueron sometidos a un BPVTB, y luego se indujo anestesia general no estandarizada. Tras realizar la cirugía prevista, al inicio del cierre de la piel se suspende el agente anestésico inhalatorio, se realiza prueba de ventilación espontánea y se extuba en pabellón si cumple criterios establecidos. Posteriormente se evaluó PaO2 y PaCO2(ingreso UCI), se aplicó escala visual análoga (EVA) para medir intensidad del dolor (6 h del PO) y al finalizar el primer día de PO se consignó el consumo de opioides, la incidencia de náuseas y vómitos y la necesidad de usar ventilación mecánica invasiva (VMI) o no invasiva (VMNI)...

The development of early extubation protocols in cardiac surgery are based on anesthesic techniques able to have the appropriate anesthesia depth and a secured airway during the emergence of anesthesia. A prospective study was design in adults subjected to cardiac surgery in order to evaluate the effectiveness of preoperative bilateral paravertebral thoracic block (BPVTB) in decreasing intraoperative opiods doses and allow a safe extubation in the operating room (OR) and, even more, give a good quality postoperative (PO) analgesia. Material and Methods: Patients subjected to a cardiac surgery with sternotomy. Exclusion criteria were: long and complex surgery, circulatory arrest, deep hypothermia, cardiac failure, severe pulmonary hypertension, obesity grade II or greater, severe lung disease and coagulophaty. A cohort of patients were subjected to a BPVTB, then general anesthesia was induced (no standarized technique). After cardiac surgery, at the beginning of skin suture, inhaled anesthetics were discontinued and after successful spontaneous breathing test, the patient was extubated in the operating room. PaO2 y PaCO2 was evaluated at the arrival to the ICU. Visual analogue scale (VAS) was applied every 6 hours to measure pain level. At the end of the first day opiod dose, PONV and ventilation support (invasive and noinvasive) was registered...(AU)

Impacto de um protocolo de desmame de ventilação mecânica na taxa de falha de extubação em pacientes de difícil desmame / Impact of a mechanical ventilation weaning protocol on the extubation failure rate in difficult-to-wean patients

OBJETIVO: Determinar se a acurácia preditiva do julgamento clínico isolado pode ser melhorada com o uso suplementar de um protocolo de desmame objetivo como ferramenta de suporte para a tomada de decisão. MÉTODOS: Estudo prospectivo multicêntrico de coorte realizado em três UTIs clínicas/cirúrgicas. Foram incluídos no estudo todos os pacientes de difícil desmame (falha no primeiro teste de ventilação espontânea [TVE]), sob ventilação mecânica (VM) por mais de 48 h, admitidos em uma das UTIs entre janeiro de 2002 e dezembro de 2005. Os pacientes do grupo protocolo (GP) foram extubados após teste de tubo T de acordo com um protocolo de desmame e comparados com o grupo de pacientes extubados sem o uso do protocolo (GNP). O desfecho primário foi a taxa de reintubação em até 48 h após a extubação. RESULTADOS: Foram incluídos 731 pacientes - 533 (72,9%) no GP e 198 (27,1%) no GNP. A taxa global de reintubação foi de 17,9%. As taxas de sucesso da extubação no GP e no GNP foram 86,7% e 69,6%, respectivamente (p < 0,001). Não houve diferenças significativas entre os grupos quanto a idade, gênero, escore de gravidade e tempo de VM antes da inclusão. Entretanto, DPOC foi mais frequente no GNP que no GP (44,4% vs. 17,6%; p < 0,001), ao passo que pacientes sépticos e em pós-operatório foram mais comuns no GP (23,8% vs. 11,6% e 42,4% vs. 26,4%, respectivamente; p < 0,001 para ambos). O tempo de VM após a falha no primeiro TVE foi maior no GP que no GNP (9 ± 5 dias vs. 7 ± 2 dias; p < 0,001). CONCLUSÕES: Nesta amostra de pacientes de difícil desmame, o uso de um protocolo de desmame melhorou o processo decisório, reduzindo a possibilidade de falha na extubação.

OBJECTIVE: To determine whether the predictive accuracy of clinical judgment alone can be improved by supplementing it with an objective weaning protocol as a decision support tool. METHODS: This was a multicenter prospective cohort study carried out at three medical/surgical ICUs. The study involved all consecutive difficult-to-wean ICU patients (failure in the first spontaneous breathing trial [SBT]), on mechanical ventilation (MV) for more than 48 h, admitted between January of 2002 and December of 2005. The patients in the protocol group (PG) were extubated after a T-piece weaning trial and were compared with patients who were otherwise extubated (non-protocol group, NPG). The primary outcome measure was reintubation within 48 h after extubation. RESULTS: We included 731 patients-533 (72.9%) and 198 (27.1%) in the PG and NPG, respectively. The overall reintubation rate was 17.9%. The extubation success rates in the PG and NPG were 86.7% and 69.6%, respectively (p < 0.001). There were no significant differences between the groups in terms of age, gender, severity score, or pre-inclusion time on MV. However, COPD was more common in the NPG than in the PG (44.4% vs. 17.6%; p < 0.001), whereas sepsis and being a post-operative patient were more common in the PG (23.8% vs. 11.6% and 42.4% vs. 26.4%, respectively; p < 0.001 for both). The time on MV after the failure in the first SBT was higher in the PG than in the NPG (9 ± 5 days vs. 7 ± 2 days; p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: In this sample of difficult-to-wean patients, the use of a weaning protocol improved the decision-making process, decreasing the possibility of extubation failure.

Uso de VNI en una unidad de cuidados intensivos cardiovasculares pediátricos. Factores de riesgo asociados al fracaso / Use of NIV in a pediatric cardiovascular intensive care unit. Risk factors associated with failure

Objetivo: Describir el uso de Ventilación No Invasiva (VNI) en pacientes internados en una Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos (UCI) cardiovascular (CCV) pediátrica e identificar factores de riesgo que lleven al fracaso, definido como requerimiento de ARM a las 72 hs. Diseño: Estudio observacional analítico, de cohorte retrospectiva. Material y Método: Se estudiaron 340 niños internados en UCI 35 del Hospital Garrahan durante el período 2005-2008 con indicación de VNI por insuficiencia cardiaca (IC), como rescate en el fallo post-extubación y como destete de ARM: se registraron datos demográficos, período pre (PREQ) o postquirúrgico (POP), tipo de interfase, la presencia de atelectasias (ATL), paresia diafragmática (PD), hipertensión pulmonar (HTP), infecciones, defecto residual quirúrgico (DR), lesiones cutáneas (LC), disfunción ventricular (DV), síndromes genéticos (SG), y obstrucción de vías aéreas superiores (VAS), tiempo de exposición a la VNI y fracaso de la VNI. Se utilizó fuente de datos primarios, las variables continuas fueron tratadas con Test de Student o Wilcoxon de acuerdo a su distribución, las variables categóricas con Chi2, se realizó análisis de regresión logística univariado (ARLU) con Wald Test y para el control simultáneo de confundidores, análisis de regresión logística multivariado (ARLM). En todos los casos se tomó como punto de corte 0,05 para asociación estadísticamente significativa (AES). Resultados: Se estudiaron 182 niñas y 158 varones, edad mediana 4,2 meses (r 0,5-216), peso mediana 4,7 kilos(r 2- 64). En el período prequirúrgico (PREQ) 20 y 320 en post quirúrgico(POP). La indicación más frecuente: destete en un 86,76%, la interfase más utilizada fue la cánula nasal (CN) 99,71%, el tiempo de VNI fue de 1 a 11 días con una mediana de 2 días. Se presentaron lesiones cutáneas en un 5,29% y se consideró fracaso en un 17,65%. En el modelo de regresión logística multivariado (MRLM), fueron identificadas como factores de riesgo de fracaso: ATL OR: 2,99 (IC 95%1,23-7,25); edad<=6meses OR: 3,50 (IC95% 1,59-7,73); infecciones OR: 6,93 (IC95% 1,77-27,14); DV, OR: 10,88 (IC 95% 4,44-26,68); el tener obstrucción de VAS OR: 11,66 (IC 95% 4,47-26,68) Conclusiones: Los factores de riesgo que explicaron el fracaso de la VNI en el MRLM fueron la presencia de atelectasia, la edad menor o igual a seis meses, las comorbilidades infecciosas, así como la disfunción ventricular y la obstrucción de VAS. Si bien faltan aún estudios controlados en pediatría, la consideramos una alternativa terapéutica de soporte respiratorio útil y en expansión tanto en el periodo pre como en el post quirúrgico de CCV pediátrica y neonatal (AU)

Objective: To assess the use of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) in patients in the pediatric cardiovascular intensive care unit (ICU) and to identify risk factors that lead to failure, defined as need for mechanical respiratory assistance within 72 hours. Study design: An observational analytical retrospective cohort study. Material and Methods: We studied 340 children with heart failure hospitalized in the ICU 35 of the Garrahan Hospital between 2005 and 2008 who needed NIV as rescue therapy for post-extubation failure and weaning from mechanical respiration. Demographic data, pre- or postsurgical period, type of interface, presence of atelectasis, diaphragmatic paresis, pulmonary hypertension, infections, residual defect, skin lesions, ventricular dysfunction, genetic syndromes, and upper respiratory tract obstruction, time of NIV exposure and NIV failure were recorded. A primary data source was used. According to their distribution, the continuous variables were analyzed uzing the Student's t test or the Wilcoxon test and for categorical variables the Chi-square test was used. Univariate logistic regression analysis was performed using the Wald Test and multivariate logistic regression analysis was done to simultaneously control for confounding factors. In all cases, p< 0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Results: 182 girls and 158 boys with a mean age of 4.2 months (r 0.5-216) and a mean weight of 4.7 kg (r 2- 64) were studied. The period was presurgical in 10 and postsurgical in 320. The most frequent indication was weaning (86.76%), the most-frequently used interface was a nasal tube (99.71%), and time on NIV was between 1 and 11 days with a median of 2 days. Skin lesion were observed in 5.29% and NIV was considered a failure in 17.65%. In the model of multivariate logistic regression the following risk factors were identified: atelectasis, OR: 2.99 (95% CI 1.23-7.25); age ≤ 6 months OR: 3.50 (95% CI 1.59- 7.73); infections, OR: 6.93 (95% CI 1.77-27.14); ventricular dysfunction, OR: 10.88 (95% CI 4.44-26.68); upper respiratory tract obstruction, OR: 11,66 (95% CI 4.47-26.68). Conclusions: Risk factors for NIV failure found with the multivariate logistic regression model were the presence of atelectasis, age ≤ 6 months, infectious comorbidities, as well as ventricular dysfunction and upper respiratory tract obstruction. Although controlled trials are lacking in the pediatric population, we consider NIV to be a useful therapeutic alternative for respiratory support both pre- and postsurgically in pediatric and neonatal cardiovascular disease (AU)