Monitoreo de la ventilación domiciliaria crónica: Experiencia basada en un modelo de hospital de día / Monitoring of chronic home ventilation. Experience based on a day hospital model

Introducción: La ventilación mecánica domiciliaria representa un estándar de cuidados en la insuficiencia de la bomba ventilatoria. El modelo de atención podría ser determinante de deficiencias en el control de calidad de este tratamiento. Material y métodos: Con la finalidad de monitorear el cumplimiento de la ventilación mecánica domiciliaria y optimizar su eficacia, propusimos un programa mediante hospital de día conducido por médicos neumonólogos y kinesiólogos respiratorios. Se diseñó un estudio descriptivo sobre una base de datos de recolección sistemática. Participaron pacientes consecutivos con ventilación no invasiva o asistencia respiratoria mecánica invasiva asistidos en el Servicio de Neumonología entre julio de 2014 y diciembre de 2016. Resultados: Participaron 94 pacientes; 52 hombres (55%), edad 64.4 ± 15.9 años; el 50% presentaban obesidad o sobrepeso (índice de masa corporal 28.6 ± 8.46 kg/m²). Recibían ventilación mecánica domiciliaria 80 pacientes (84%); no invasiva en 77 casos e invasiva en tres (4%). Se admitieron para evaluar la indicación de ventilación mecánica domiciliaria 14 pacientes (14.8%). Los modos de ventilación no invasiva utilizados fueron; bilevel S/T: 59 (62.7%), presión de soporte con volumen promedio asegurado (AVAPS average volume-assured pressure support ventilation); 4 (4.2%), presión positiva continua en la vía aérea (CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure): 6 (6.4%), servo-ventilación: 1 (1%). Tres pacientes recibían ventilación volumétrica. La media de cumplimiento fue de 8.1 horas. Cuatro pacientes no utilizaban el dispositivo. Permanecieron hipercápnicos el 42.5%. Se cambió la programación en 37 pacientes (46.2%), modo ventilatorio en 2 (2.5%) y se suspendió la ventilación en dos (2.5%). En pacientes individuales los ajustes fueron clínicamente significativos. Conclusión: El programa permitió mejorar el entrenamiento e identificar un alto porcentaje de ventilación mecánica domiciliaria ineficaz, permitiendo ajustes en la modalidad de tratamiento.

Introduction: Home mechanical ventilation (HMV) represents a standard of care for chronic ventilatory pump failure. The care model could be determinant in deficiencies in the control of quality of HMV. Material and methods: In order to monitoring compliance during home mechanical ventilation and optimize its effectiveness, we proposed a program through a day hospital conducted by pulmonology doctors and respiratory physiotherapist. A descriptive study was designed on a systematic collection database. Participants were consecutive patients with NIV or mechanical invasive ventilation (MIV) assisted in the Pulmonology Service between July 2014 and December 2016. Results: During 30 months we included 94 patients; 52 men (55%), age 64.4 ± 15.9 years and BMI of 28.6 ± 8.46 kg / m². Fifty percent were obese or overweight. 80 were found with HMV (84%) noninvasive (NIV) in 77 cases and invasive in three (4%). 15 patients (16%) were admitted to evaluate indication of VMD. The NIV modes used were; Bilevel S / T: 59 (62.7%), AVAPS; 4 (4.2%), CPAP: 6 (6.4%), servo-ventilation: 1 (1%). Three patients received volumetric ventilation. The mean compliance objectively measured was 8.1 hours. Four patients did not use the device. Remained with hypercapnia 42.5%. The setting was changed in 37 patients (46.2%), ventilatory mode in 2 (2.5%) and HMV was suspended in two (2.5%). In individual patients adjustments were clinically significant. Conclusion: This program allowed to improve the training and to identify a high percentage of patients with ineffective HMV, allowing adjustments in the modality of treatment.

Monitoring of Chronic Home Ventilation: Experience based on a Day Hospital Model

Introduction: Home mechanical ventilation (HMV) represents a standard of care for ventilatory pump failure. The standard of care could be a determinant of deficiencies in the quality control of the treatment. Materials and Methods: In order to monitor compliance during home mechanical ventilation and optimize its effectiveness, we proposed a program through a day hospital conducted by pulmonologists and respiratory physiotherapists. A descriptive study was designed basing on a systematic collection database. Participants were consecutive patients with noninvasive ventilation or invasive mechanical respiratory assistance treated in the Pulmonology Service between July 2014 and December 2016. Results: 94 patients were included: 52 men (55%), age 64.4 ± 15.9 years, where 50% were obese or overweight (body mass index of 28.6 ± 8.46 kg / m²). 80 patients (84%) received home mechanical ventilation: noninvasive in 77 cases and invasive in three cases (4%). 14 patients (14.8%) were admitted to evaluate the indication of home mechanical ventilation. The following noninvasive ventilation modes were used: Bilevel S/T, 59 (62.7%); average volume-assured pressure support ventilation (AVAPS), 4 (4.2%); continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), 6 (6.4%); servo-ventilation, 1 (1%). Three patients received volumetric ventilation. Mean compliance was 8.1 hours. Four patients did not use the device. 42.5% of patients remained hypercapnic. The setting was changed in 37 patients (46.2%), ventilatory mode was set in 2 (2.5%) and ventilation was suspended in two (2.5%). Adjustments in individual patients were clinically significant. Conclusion: This program let us improve training and identify a high percentage of patients with ineffective home mechanical ventilation, allowing for adjustments in the modality of treatment.

Titulaciones de CPAP autoajustable domiciliarias y correlación entre un algoritmo automático y la fórmula de Hoffstein / Auto-adjusting CPAP Titrations at Home and Correlation between an Automatic Algorithm and the Hoffstein Formula

Introducción: La presión positiva en la vía aérea (CPAP) ha demostrado ser eficaz en el síndrome de apneas e hipopneas obstructivas durante el sueño (SAHOS). La presión efectiva se adquiere tradicionalmente con polisomnografía (PSG). El desempeño de estrategias no convencionales, como la CPAP autoajustable (APAP) y fórmulas de titulación (Ft) varía según la población donde se aplican. Objetivo: Describir la titulación con APAP y correlacionar la presión media en la vía aérea (Pmed), la Pef y la presión por Ft de Hoffstein y Mateikas (Fhoff). Resultados: Incluimos 192 pacientes; 52 mujeres (27%) y 140 hombres, edad; 60.2 años ± 11.7 e IMC de 33.8 ± 6.7 kg/m². El índice de apneas e hipopneas (IAH) fue: 33.1 ± 16.6 en mujeres y 36.5 ± 16 en varones (p > 0.24) y 190 casos (98.9%) presentaron IAH > 15 ev/hora. El cumplimiento medio con APAP fue: 380 minutos ± 101 mujeres y 370 ± 91.2 en hombres (p > 0.54). Menos del 10% de la población tuvo criterios de inaceptabilidad del registro. Hallamos correlación entre Pmed y la Pef; rho: 0.73 (IC95% 0.57-0.84) p < 0.001. Sin embargo entre Pef y Fhoff; β: 0.519 y r²: 0.269 (p < 0.001) existió subestimación por Fhoff: - 1.98 cm H2O (IC95% 1.48-2.49) e índice de correlación intraclase: 0.60 (IC95%: 0.47-0.80) p < 0.0001. Conclusiones: Una elevada proporción de pacientes titulan en domicilio con APAP sin vigilancia y con criterios de aceptabilidad. No hallamos adecuada correlación entre Fhoff y Pef en nuestra población.

Introduction: Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) has proven to be effective in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS). Effective pressure is traditionally acquired with a polysomnography (PSG). The performance of unconventional strategies, such as auto-adjusting positive airway pressure (APAP) and titration formulas (Tf) varies according to the population where they are applied. Objective: To describe the APAP titration and correlate the mean airway pressure (Mean p), the Eff p and the Hoffstein and Mateika Tf pressure (Hoff f). Results: We included 192 patients, 52 female (27%) and 140 male; age, 60.2 years old ± 11.7 and BMI (body mass index) of 33.8 ± 6.7 kg/m². The apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) was: 33.1 ± 16.6 in females and 36.5 ± 16 in males (p > 0.24); and 190 cases (98.9%) had an AHI > 15 ev/hour. Mean compliance with APAP was: 380 minutes ± 101 in females and 370 ± 91.2 in males (p > 0.54). Less than 10% of the population presented unacceptability criteria. We found a correlation between the Mean p and the Eff p; rho: 0.73 (95% CI [confidence interval] 0.57-0.84) p < 0.001. However, between the Eff p and the Hoff f β: 0.519 and r²: 0.269 (p < 0.001) there was an underestimation by Hoff f: - 1.98 cm H2O (95% CI, 1.48-2.49) and intraclass correlation index: 0.60 (95% CI: 0.47-0.80) p < 0.0001. Conclusions: A high proportion of patients titrate at home with APAP without supervision and with acceptability criteria. We did not find a suitable correlation between the Hoff f and the Eff p in our population.

Auto-adjusting CPAP Titrations at Home and Correlation between an Automatic Algorithm and the Hoffstein Formula

Introduction: Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) has proven to be effective in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS). Effective pressure is traditionally acquired with a polysomnography (PSG). The performance of unconventional strategies, such as auto-adjusting positive airway pressure (APAP) and titration formulas (Tf) varies according to the population where they are applied. Objective: To describe the APAP titration and correlate the mean airway pressure (Meanp), the Effp and the Hoffstein and Mateika Tf pressure (Hofff). Results: We included 192 patients, 52 female (27%) and 140 male; age, 60.2 years old ± 11.7 and BMI (body mass index) of 33.8 ± 6.7 kg/m2. The apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) was: 33.1 ± 16.6 in females and 36.5 ± 16 in males (p > 0.24); and 190 cases (98.9%) had an AHI > 15 ev/hour. Mean compliance with APAP was: 380 minutes ± 101 in females and 370 ± 91.2 in males (p > 0.54). Less than 10% of the population presented unacceptability criteria. We found a correlation between the Meanp and the Effp; rho: 0.73 (95% CI [confidence interval] 0.57-0.84) p < 0.001. However, between the Effp and the Hofff ß: 0.519 and r2: 0.269 (p < 0.001) there was an underestimation by Hofff: - 1.98 cm H2O (95% CI, 1.48-2.49) and intraclass correlation index: 0.60 (95% CI: 0.47-0.80) p < 0.0001. Conclusions: A high proportion of patients titrate at home with APAP without supervision and with acceptability criteria. We did not find a suitable correlation between the Hofff and the Effp in our population

Síndrome de Hughes-Stovin / Hughes-Stovin Syndrome, a case report

El síndrome de Hughes-Stovin es una entidad infrecuente caracterizada por trombosis venosa profunda y aneurismas de la arteria pulmonar, siendo su etiología y patogenia desconocida. Algunos autores la consideran una variante de la enfermedad de Behcet. Su curso natural es generalmente fatal. Se presenta con tos, disnea, hemoptisis, dolor torácico y fiebre. El tratamiento es con esteroides y agentes citotóxicos hasta la cirugía. Presentamos el caso de un hombre de 41 años que consultó por disnea, hemoptisis y dolor torácico, llegándose al diagnóstico de trombosis venosa profunda de miembro inferior derecho, trombo-embolismo de pulmón y aneurismas de arterias pulmonares. Recibió tratamiento con corticoides en altas dosis y 6 pulsos de ciclofosfamida de 1 gramo durante 6 meses, con regresión completa de los aneurismas y de la sintomatología.

The Hughes-Stovin syndrome is a rare entity characterized by deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary artery aneurysms of unknown etiology and pathogenesis. Some authors considered a variant of Behcet's disease. Its natural course is usually fatal. The symptoms are cough, dyspnea, hemoptysis, chest pain and fever. The treatment goes from steroids and cytotoxic agents to surgery. We present the case of a 41 year old man who shows dyspnea, hemoptysis, and chest pain leading to the diagnosis of deep venous thrombosis of the right leg, lung thromboembolism and pulmonary artery aneurysms. He was treated with high-dose corticosteroids and 6 cyclophosphamide pulses of 1 gram each per 6 months with complete regression of aneurysms and symptomatology.

Estenosis subglótica idiopática, reporte de un caso / A Case Report of Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis

La estenosis subglótica es un estrechamiento de la luz laríngea a nivel del cartílago cricoides en la vía aérea superior. Existen múltiples causas, dividiéndose la etiología principalmente en estenosis traumática y no traumática. La estenosis subglótica idiopática (ESI) es una rara entidad de etiología desconocida, cuya incidencia no ha sido establecida hasta el momento. Se ha visto mayor prevalencia en mujeres jóvenes (30 y 40 años). La manifestación clínica más importante es la disnea y el estridor que se correlacionan con el grado de estenosis. Para poder abordar una terapéutica adecuada es necesario descartar el resto de las etiologías mediante examen físico, estudios complementarios y fundamentalmente con la histología para poder abordar una terapéutica adecuada. El tratamiento de la estenosis subglótica en caso de ser idiopática es la dilatación localizada mediante láser, reconstrucción traqueal o dilatación con balón. Presentamos un caso de una mujer joven con estridor como síntoma principal y con diagnóstico final de estenosis subglótica idiopática, así como revisión de literatura.

Idiopathic subglottic stenosis is a narrowing of the larynx at the cricoid cartilage level with unknown etiology. There are multiple causes, but its etiology can be mainly divided into traumatic and non traumatic stenosis. It is a rare condition for which the real incidence has never been established due to the difficulty of making the diagnosis. There is a preponderance of young females affected between 30-40 years old. Its development in adult patients shows clinical signs such as stridor and progressive dyspnea. The diagnosis is established by the histological study. All the other causes of tracheal stenosis should be excluded before initiating the appropriate treatment. The tracheal stenosis is managed by means of endobronchial laser therapy, laryngotracheal reconstruction or bronchoscopic dilatation. We present a case of a young woman with stridor as the only symptom and a final diagnosis of idiopathic subglottic stenosis. The literature is reviewed.

Ergotismo y HIV / Ergotism and HIV

El ergotismo es una complicación de la intoxicación aguda y/o el abuso crónico de los derivados del ergot. Se manifiesta por síndrome vasomotor con enfermedad vascular periférica que frecuentemente compromete extremidades. Presentamos cuatro casos de pacientes infectados con el virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana 1 (HIV-1), en tratamiento con antirretrovirales que incluyen inhibidores de la proteasa reforzados con ritonavir, y que habían recibido ergotamina como automedicación. Ellos desarrollaron síntomas de enfermedad vascular periférica y al examen físico sus pulsos estaban disminuidos o ausentes. El Doppler arterial confirmó signos de espasmo arterial difuso en dos de ellos. Se hizo diagnóstico de ergotismo secundario a la asociación de ergotamina-inhibidores de la proteasa. Los pacientes fueron tratados con la discontinuación de las drogas involucradas (inhibidores de la proteasa y ergotamina), bloqueantes cálcicos, profilaxis antitrombótica con enoxaparina, antiagregación con ácido acetil salicílico y uno ellos recibió pentoxifilina e infusión de prostaglandinas vasodilatadoras con mejoría de los síntomas. Discutimos la presentación clínica de esta interacción medicamentosa, difícil de diagnosticar correctamente sin una fuerte sospecha de su existencia.

Ergotism is a complication of acute intoxication and/or chronic abuse of ergot derivatives. It expresses itself through a vasomotor syndrome with peripheral vascular disease which frequently involves extremities. We report four cases of HIV-1 infected patients treated with antiretroviral drugs including boosted-protease inhibitors who had self-treated themselves with ergotamine. They developed peripheral vascular disease symptoms and their pulses where diminished or absent in the physical examination. Arterial Doppler confirmed diffused arterial spasm in two of them. Ergotism following ergotamine-protease inhibitors association was diagnosed. Patients were treated through the discontinuity of involved drugs (protease inhibitors and ergotamine), calcium blockers; antithrombotic prophylaxis with enoxaparine, antiaggregant therapy with acetylsalicylic acid, and one of them received pentoxifylline and vasodilator prostaglandins infusion, with amelioration of the symptoms. We discuss the clinical presentation of this drug interaction, difficult to diagnose properly without a strong suspicion of its existence.