Introduction : L’arrêt cardiaque réfractaire est défini par l’absence du retour à l’activité circulatoire spontané (RACS) après 30 minutes de réanimation cardiopulmonaire médicalisé. ExtraCorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) représente une thérapie alternative urgente dans cette population. L’hémodynamique post la réanimation cardiopulmonaire extracorporel (E-CRP) est un entité complexe et le pris en charge dans les premières heures suivant l’implantation d’ECMO n’est pas bien décrit. L’objectif de cette étude est d’évaluer l’effet de deux stratégie de débit d’ECMO dans un modèle porcin d’arrêt cardiaque réfractaire sur les conséquences métaboliques, microcirculatoires et inflammatoires.Matériels et Méthodes : l’arrêt cardiaque a été induit par la ligature l’artère intraventriculaire antérieure (IVA) chez 18 cochons. E-RCP a été initié après 40 minutes de low-flow avec un débit d’ECMO bas de 30-35 ml.kg-1.min-1 ou un débit d’ECMO standard de 65-70 ml.kg-1.min-1, avec la même pression artérielle moyenne (PAM) au niveau de 65 mmHg. Les paramètres hémodynamiques et métaboliques ont été évalués avec la clairance de lactate et le débit sanguin carotidien. Les paramètres microcirculatoires ont été évalués par la microcirculation sublinguale avec l’imagerie de SDF et NIRS. Cytokines inflammatoires ont été mesurés avec un plateforme de ELISA multiplexe. Résultats : Pas de différence entre les deux groups à H basale et à l’initiation d’ECMO (H0). La clairance de lactate était plus faible dans le groupe débit bas comparé au groupe débit standard (6.67[-10.43-18.78] vs. 47.41[19.54, 70.69] %, p=0.04). Le débit carotidien était plus bas significativement (p<0.005) dans le groupe débit bas pendant les dernières quatre heures malgré le même niveau de la pression artérielle moyenne. Pour les paramètres microcirculatoires, le flux microcirculatoire sublingual évalué par SDF et le StO2 par NIRS ont été altéré transitoirement à H3 dans le groupe débit bas. Le niveau de cytokine IL-6 était plus élevé significativement dans le groupe débit bas à la fin d’expérimentation. Conclusions : Une réanimation à objectif de débit d’ECMO bas 35 ml.kg-1.min-1 versus standard 70ml.kg-1.min-1dans les six premières heures d’un ACR réfractaire n’est pas associé à une meilleure réversion des conséquences métaboliques, microcirculatoire et inflammatoire avec un objectif de PAM à 65 mmHg dans un modèle porcin / Introduction : Refractory cardiac arrest is defined by the absence of the return of spontaneous circulation (ROCS) within 30 minutes of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CRP) under medical supervision. ExtraCorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an emerging alternative therapy in this population. The post extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) hemodynamic state is a complex entity and the critical care management in the first hours following ECMO implantation is not well defined. This study was designed to assess the effect of two veno-arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) blood-flow strategies in an experimental model of ECPR (extracorporeal cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) on macrocirculatory, metabolic and microcirculatory parameters in the first six hours of ECMO initiation. Material and methods : Cardiac arrest was induced in 18 pigs by surgical ligature of the left descending coronary artery. ECPR was initiated after 40 minutes of low-flow with an ECMO blood-flow of 30-35 ml.kg-1.min-1 (low-blood-flow group, LBF) or 65-70 ml.kg-1.min-1 (standard-blood-flow group, SBF), with the same mean arterial pressure target (65 mmHg). Macrocirculatory and metabolic parameters were assessed by lactate clearance and carotid blood-flow. Microcirculatory parameters were assessed by sublingual microcirculation with Sidestream Dark Field (SDF) imaging and peripheral Near-InfraRed Spectrometry (NIRS). Inflammatory cytokine levels were measured with a multiplexed ELISA-based array platform. Results : There was no between-group difference at baseline and at ECMO initiation (H0). Lactate clearance at H6 was lower in LBF compared to SBF (6.67[-10.43-18.78] vs. 47.41[19.54, 70.69] %, p=0.04). carotid blood flow was significantly lower (p<0.005) during the last four hours despite similar mean arterial pressure levels. For microcirculatory parameters, SDF and NIRS parameters were transitorily impaired at H3 in LBF. IL-6 cytokine level was significantly higher in LBF at the end of the experiment. Conclusion: In an experimental porcine model of refractory cardiac arrest treated by ECMO, a low-blood-flow strategy during the first six hours of resuscitation was associated with lower lactate clearance and lower cerebral blood-flow with no benefits on ischemia-reperfusion parameters

Introduction: The coronary heart disease is still an actual topic. The mortality has been in recent years declining, but prevalence in the population stagnates, so involve a large group of patients. The incidence of acute myocardial infarction is still high. One of the methods of reperfusion therapy is the cardiac surgery by coronary artery bypass graft, which may be postoperatively complicated by the development of low cardiac output syndrome with the need of the extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. These patients require very specialized not only during the critical phase, but also during the long-term convalescence including rehabilitation, weaning from the artificial lung ventilation, self-sufficiency training and help with return to normal life. Literature search: The theoretical part is based on the research of National Medical Library (NLK) and Study and Scientific Library of the Pilsen Region (SVKPL). The PubMed, Scopus, Web of science and Science direct databases were used to search articles in professional publications, including the latest cohort studies. The periodicals Cor et Vasa, the European Heart Journal, Critical Care and the European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing were used. An important source of information is the guidelines of the Czech Society of Cardiology (ČKS), European...

Introduction: Left-ventricular (LV) distension and consequent pulmonary congestion are complications frequently discussed in patients with severe LV dysfunction treated with veno- arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO). The goal of this study was to describe the influence of high VA ECMO flows to LV distension, lung hemodynamics, and lung fluid accumulation. Methods of LV decompression were studied to prevent lung edema. Methods: In all experiments porcine models under general anesthesia were used. The effects of high extracorporeal blood flow (EBF) on LV heart work were assessed in a chronic heart failure model. The effects of LV afterload on lung fluid accumulation were evaluated by electrical impedance tomography (EIT) on acute heart failure models. Phase and frequency filtration and mathematical analysis were applied to the raw EIT data. Subsequently, mini- invasive techniques of LV decompression were evaluated for LV work. Results: The stepwise increases of VA ECMO flow improved both hemodynamic and oxygenation parameters. Nevertheless, it also caused distension and increased work of LV. The rise in EBF led to increased pulmonary capillary wedge pressure and lung fluid accumulation assessed by EIT in heart failure. The methods for LV decompression (Impella pump, atrial...

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Made available in DSpace on 2016-01-26T12:51:54Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 josefranciscogandolfi_tese.pdf: 946147 bytes, checksum: 007d161afcdde952537f95c14f87bb0c (MD5) Previous issue date: 2006-03-06 / Introduction: Extracorporeal pulmonary assistance has been proposed as an invasive alternative to the conventional treatment when adequate oxygenation becomes impossible by mechanical ventilation. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) attained using assisted circulation may cause hemolysis, coagulation disorders, an inflammatory response and complications inherent to a high-risk high-cost procedure. The objective of this work was to evaluate the efficacy, both in vitro and ex vivo, of a low-resistance oxygenator in ECMO without assisted circulation. Material and Method: Initially, different prototypes of the low-resistance membrane oxygenator were developed to test the influence of the of inlet and outlet conditions of the blood, the area, the quantity and placement of the fibers in the oxygenation process and the removal of carbon dioxide gas (CO2). In the in vitro tests when bovine blood was utilized, the mean flow, volume of blood needed to fill the oxygenator and for priming, oxygen saturation, carbon dioxide gas exchange and the pressure gradient were measured. For the ex vivo experiments, five Santa Inês sheep, weighing between 5 and 33 kg, were used. In each animal, variations in respect to the oxygen saturation, the PO2 and the PCO2 were studied in the systemic blood at the outlet of the oxygenator and of the venous blood using oxygen flow rates of 0.5L/min, 1.0 L/min and 1.5 L/min. Results: The oxygenator had an excellent mechanical performance, which was seen by the PO2, PCO2 and oxygen saturation of the blood at the outlet of the oxygenator. From the clinical point of view, the improvement in the PO2 and oxygen saturation and the reduction in PCO2 of the systemic arterial blood (femoral artery of the sheep), were evident in the five sheep. A tendency of better results was seen when the weight was less than 10kg. Translating these relationships in terms of blood flow and total volume, the best results appeared when the blood flow in the oxygenator/volume proportion was 20% or greater, establishing this cutoff point as the ideal flow necessary for the best performance of the oxygenator. Conclusion: The in vitro and ex vivo performance tests achieved with the low-resistance membrane oxygenator used in arteriovenous extracorporeal circulation without the assistance of a propulsion pump, proved that this device is capable of providing oxygen and removing carbon dioxide from the blood in sufficient quantities to maintain the tested parameters at acceptable limits when ventilation is prejudiced. / Introdução: A assistência pulmonar extracorpórea tem sido proposta como uma alternativa invasiva ao tratamento convencional, quando a oxigenação adequada torna-se impossível pelo uso de ventilação mecânica. A oxigenação extracorpórea por membrana (ECMO) realizada com auxílio circulatório pode produzir hemólise, distúrbios da coagulação, resposta inflamatória e complicações inerentes a um procedimento de alto risco e elevado custo. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a eficácia in vitro e ex vivo de um oxigenador de baixa resistência em ECMO sem auxílio circulatório. Material e Método: Inicialmente foram desenvolvidos diferentes protótipos do oxigenador de membrana de baixa resistência para testar a influência das condições de entrada e saída do sangue, área, quantidade e disposição das fibras no processo de oxigenação e remoção de gás carbônico (CO2). Nos testes in vitro, utilizando-se sangue bovino, foram avaliados fluxo médio, volume de sangue necessário para preencher o oxigenador ou priming, saturação de oxigênio e transferência de gás carbônico e o gradiente de pressão. Nos experimentos ex vivo foram utilizados cinco carneiros da raça Santa Inês, pesando entre 5 a 33 Kg. Em cada animal foram estudadas as variações com relação à saturação de O2, PO2 e PCO2, no sangue sistêmico, na saída do oxigenador e no sangue venoso com fluxos de oxigênio no oxigenador 0,5 L/min, 1,0 e 1,5 L/min. Resultados: O oxigenador demonstrou excelente desempenho mecânico, o que pode ser verificado pelos valores de PO2, PCO2 e SatO2 do sangue na saída do oxigenador. Do ponto de vista clínico, a melhora de PO2 e SO2 e a redução de PCO2 no sangue arterial sistêmico (artéria femoral do carneiro) foram evidentes nos cinco experimentos. Foi possível observar uma tendência para melhores resultados com pesos inferiores a 10,0 kg. Traduzindo-se essas relações em termos de fluxo sanguíneo e volemia total, os melhores resultados apareceram com proporção fluxo sangüíneo no oxigenador/volemia, de 20% ou maior, podendo-se estabelecer esse limite de corte, como fluxo ideal necessário para bom desempenho do oxigenador. Conclusão: Os testes de performance in vitro e desempenho ex vivo, realizados com o oxigenador de membrana de baixa resistência ao fluxo, para uso em circulação extracopórea arteriovenosa, sem o auxílio de bomba propulsora, mostraram resultados suficientes para concluir que tais dispositivos são capazes de fornecer Oxigênio e retirar gás Carbônico do sangue em quantidades suficientes para manter tais parâmetros em níveis aceitáveis, quando a ventilação está prejudicada.

Lungs transplantation is a solution for the end stage of pulmonary disease after other therapeutic possibilities that the modern medicine has to offer have been exhausted. The main objective of this thesis is to show postoperative patient care after lung transplantation in the department anesthesiology and resuscitation. A highly specialized complex care and cooperation of various fields is needed. Nurses who take care of these patients must be experienced and skillful. They also need to manage well the nursing care for patients in sedation as well as fully conscious patents. It is also needed that the nurses are acquainted with specialized methods of hemodynamics measurements, administration of nitrous oxide and operation of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation machine. They need to know well the drugs that are being administered. The thesis summarizes anatomy and physiology of respiratory system, it deals with lung disease and their symptoms which most often lead to lung transplantation. Finally, the thesis describes the development of lung transplantation from its beginning to the present including the number of cases of lung transplantation per year. The last chapter of the theoretical part also shows indication, contraindication and the main principles of patient care that is given prior to and...