Protective mechanical ventilation in suspected influenza infection
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 53: e20190481, 2020. tab, graf
Article
in En
| SES-SP, ColecionaSUS, LILACS
| ID: biblio-1136849
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
Patients with acute respiratory failure due to influenza require ventilatory support. However, mechanical ventilation itself can exacerbate lung damage and increase mortality.METHODS:
The aim of this study was to describe a feasible and protective ventilation protocol, with limitation of the tidal volume to ≤6 mL/kg of the predicted weight and a driving pressure ≤15 cmH2O after application of the alveolar recruitment maneuver and PEEP titration.RESULTS:
Initial improvement in oxygenation and respiratory mechanics were observed in the four cases submitted to the proposed protocol.CONCLUSIONS:
Our results indicate that the mechanical ventilation strategy applied could be optimized.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
LILACS
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SES-SP
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ColecionaSUS
Main subject:
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn
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Influenza, Human
Limits:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Year:
2020
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Country of publication:
Brazil