Formation of atelectasis, defined as reversible collapse of aerated lung, often occurs after induction of anaesthesia with mechanical ventilation. As a consequence, there is a risk for hypoxemia, altered hemodynamics and impaired respiratory system mechanics. In certain situations, the risk for atelectasis formation is increased and its consequences may also be more difficult to manage. Anesthesia for bariatric surgery in morbidly obese patients and surgery requiring one-lung ventilation (OLV) with capnothorax are examples of such situations. In Paper I (30 patients with BMI > 40 kg/m2 scheduled for bariatric surgery) a recruit­ment maneuver followed by positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) re­duced the amount of atelectasis and improved oxygenation for a prolonged period of time. PEEP or a recruitment maneuver alone did not reduce the amount of atelectasis. In paper II we investigated whether it is possible to predict respiratory function impairment in morbidly obese patients without pulmonary disease from a preoperative lung function test. Patients with mild signs of airway obstruction (reduced end-expiratory flow) in the preoperative spirometry developed less atelectasis during anaesthesia. In paper III we developed an experimental model of sequential OLV with capnothorax using electrical impedance tomography (EIT) that in real-time detected lung separation and dynamic changes in pulmonary ventilation and perfusion distributions. OLV to the left side caused a decrease in cardiac output, arterial oxygenation and mixed venous saturation. In paper IV we used our model of OLV with capnothorax and applied a CO2-insufflation pressure of 16 cm H2O. We demonstrated that a PEEP level of 12-16 cm H2O is needed for optimal oxygenation and lowest possible driving pressure without compromising hemodynamic variables. Thus, the optimal PEEP was closely related to the level of the capnothorax insufflation pressure. With insufficient PEEP, ventilation/perfusion mismatch in the ventilated lung and redistribution of blood flow to the non-ventilated lung occurred.

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O pneumoperitônio formado eleva a pressão intra-abdominal (PIA), deslocando o diafragma em sentido cranial, o que resulta em diminuição da complacência pulmonar e consequentemente formação de áreas atelectásicas. Este estudo objetivou investigar os efeitos do pneumoperitônio e de uma manobra de recrutamento alveolar (MRA) seguida por aplicação de pressão positiva ao final da expiração (PEEP) na função cardiorrespiratória em ovinos. Em um delineamento prospectivo aleatório cruzado, nove ovinos (36–52 kg) foram anestesiados com isoflurano e fentanil e submetidos à ventilação com volume controlado (volume corrente: 12 mL/kg) com o emprego do bloqueador neuromuscular atracúrio. Cada animal recebeu três tratamentos com intervalo de dez dias entre cada experimento: Controle (sem intervenção); Pneumo (pneumoperitônio mantido por 120 minutos sob PIA de 15 mmHg); Pneumo+MRA/PEEP (pneumoperitônio mantido por 120 minutos sob PIA de 15 mmHg e realização de uma MRA aos 60 minutos após insuflação abdominal seguida por 10 cmH2O de PEEP). A MRA consistiu em aumentos progressivos na pressão expiratória a cada minuto até alcançar o valor de 20 cmH2O de PEEP. As variáveis estudadas foram coletadas até 30 minutos após a interrupção do pneumoperitônio. A insuflação abdominal com CO2 diminuiu significativamente (P < 0.05) os valores de PaO2 de 435–462 mmHg (intervalo dos valores médios observados) no tratamento Controle para 377–397 mmHg e 393–413 mmHg nos tratamentos Pneumo e Pneumo+MRA/PEEP, respectivamente. A complacência estática (Cstat, mL/cmH2O/kg) diminuiu significativamente de 0,83–0,86 (Controle) para 0,49–0,52 (Pneumo) e 0,51–0,54 (Pneumo+MRA/PEEP) após a indução do pneumoperitônio. A MRA/PEEP elevou significativamente a PaO2 (429–444 mmHg) e a Cstat (0,68–0,72) quando comparada com o os animais sob pneumoperitônio que não receberam a MRA/PEEP (PaO2: 383–385 mmHg e Cstat: 0,48–0,49). A realização do pneumoperitônio aumentou significativamente a formação de “shunt” intrapulmonar; porém após a aplicação da MRA/PEEP houve uma diminuição significativa nos valores de “shunt”. Trinta minutos após a desinsuflação abdominal, a PaO2 e a Cstat encontravam-se significativamente menores e o “shunt” intrapulmonar significativamente maior no tratamento Pneumo quando comparado ao tratamento Controle. Durante os últimos 60 minutos de pneumoperitônio (Pneumo e Pneumo+MRA/PEEP), os valores médios de índice cardíaco (IC) foram 20–28 % menores (P < 0.05) que os valores observados no tratamento Controle. Após a MRA/PEEP, a pressão média da artéria pulmonar (PMAP) apresentou-se significativamente maior (47-56%) e a pressão arterial média (PAM) apresentou-se significativamente menor (16%) em relação ao tratamento Controle. Concluiu-se que a desinsuflação abdominal não foi suficiente para reverter os impactos negativos na função pulmonar associados à realização do pneumoperitônio e que a realização de uma MRA seguida por PEEP foi capaz de melhorar a complacência do sistema pulmonar e reverter o prejuízo na oxigenação ocasionados pela insuflação abdominal, sem, no entanto, induzir alterações hemodinâmicas inaceitáveis. / Laparoscopic surgical procedures usually require carbon dioxide (CO2) insufflation into the peritoneal cavity. The pneumoperitoneum increases intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) displaces the diaphragm cranially, and decreases respiratory system compliance, leading to the development of atelectasis. This study aimed to investigate the effects of pneumoperitoneum and of an alveolar recruitment maneuver (ARM) followed by positive end-expiratory pressure PEEP on cardiopulmonary function in sheep. In a prospective randomized crossover study, nine sheep (36–52 kg) received 3 treatments with 10-day intervals during isoflurane-fentanyl anesthesia and volume-controlled ventilation (tidal volume: 12 mL/kg): Control (no intervention); Pneumo (120 minutes of CO2 pneumoperitoneum until achieving an intra-abdominal pressure of 15 mmHg); Pneumo+ARM/PEEP (same pneumoperitoneum protocol with an ARM after 60 minutes of abdominal inflation). The ARM consisted of stepwise increases in end-expiratory pressures every minute until 20 cmH2O of PEEP, followed by 10 cmH2O of PEEP. Data were recorded until 30 minutes after abdominal deflation. Abdominal inflation significantly (P < 0.05) decreased PaO2 from 435–462 mmHg (range of recorded mean values) in controls to 377–397 mmHg and 393–413 mmHg in the Pneumo and Pneumo+ARM/PEEP treatments, respectively. Static compliance (Cstat, mL/cmH2O/kg) was significantly decreased from 0.83–0.86 (Control) to 0.49–0.52 (Pneumo), and 0.51–0.54 (Pneumo+ARM/PEEP) after induction of pneumoperitoneum. The ARM/PEEP significantly increased PaO2 [429–444 mmHg and Cstat (0.68–0.72)] from values recorded during pneumoperitoneum alone [PaO2: 383–385 mmHg and Cstat: 0.48–0.49]. Pneumoperitoneum significantly increased intrapulmonary Shunt; while the ARM/PEEP significantly decreased the Shunt. Thirty minutes after abdominal deflation (Pneumo), PaO2 and Cstat were significantly lower and the Shunt was higher than in controls. During the last 60 minutes of pneumoperitoneum (Pneumo and Pneumo+ARM/PEEP), cardiac index values were 20–28 % lower than in controls. After the ARM/PEEP, mean pulmonary artery pressure was significantly higher (47-56%) and mean systemic arterial pressure was significantly lower (16%) than controls. It was concluded that abdominal deflation is not enough to reverse the impairment in pulmonary function associated with pneumoperitoneum and the ARM/PEEP may improve respiratory system compliance and reverse the oxygenation impairment induced by pneumoperitoneum with clinically acceptable hemodynamic changes.

Bei Patienten mit einem akuten Lungenversagen (ALI oder ARDS) ist der Sauerstoffverbrauch der Lunge (VO2pulm) durch pathophysiologische Prozesse insbesondere die Ausbildung von Atelektasen stark beeinträchtigt. Aufgrund der Annahme, dass eine Steigerung der Anzahl ventilierter Lungenareale zu einer Erhöhung des pulmonalen Sauerstoffverbrauchs führt, haben wir den Einfluss eines definierten Rekrutierungsmanövers (PEEP/PEAK + 10 cmH2O) auf den pulmonalen Sauerstoffverbrauch (VO2pulm), pulmonalen kapillären Blutfluss (PCBF), der den nicht geshunteten Anteil am HZV darstellt, und den transpulmonalen Shunt (Qs/Qt) untersucht. In der vorliegenden Studie wurde der VO2pulm als Differenz zwischen dem Sauerstoffverbrauch des gesamten Körpers, gemessen über die indirekte Kalorimetrie (VO2cal), und dem über das inverse Fick`sche Prinzip errechneten Sauerstoffverbrauch (VO2Fick) bestimmt. Im Rahmen einer klinisch-prospektiven Studie konnten nach Annahme des Studienprotokolls durch die zuständige Ethikkommission 13 beatmete Patienten, welche die Consensus-Kriterien eines ALI oder ARDS erfüllten, eingeschlossen werden. Nach Sicherstellung einer adäquaten Volumensituation und Messung der Ausgangsparameter wurde der PEEP um 10 cmH2O erhöht. Um ein stabiles Atemzugvolumen (VT 6-8 ml/kgKG) und damit gleichbleibende Bedingungen für die alveoläre Ventilation bis auf das von uns durchgeführte Rekrutierungsmanöver zu gewährleisten, wurde zeitgleich der Spitzendruck ebenfalls um 10 cmH2O erhöht. Nach 15 und 60 min wurden die Zieldeterminanten pulmonaler Sauerstoffverbrauch (VO2pulm), PCBF und transpulmonaler Shunt erneut bestimmt. Die Messung der indirekten Kalorimetrie (VO2cal) wurde mit dem Deltatrac TM, MBM 200® durchgeführt, VO2Fick über die Thermodilutionsmethode ermittelt, die partielle CO2-Rückatmungsmethode (David®) zur Bestimmung des PCBF genutzt und der transpulmonale Shunt (Qs/Qt) mittels der Formel nach BERGGREN berechnet. Die statistische Auswertung der Daten erfolgte mittels T-Tests für gepaarte Stichproben. Nach dem Manöver konnte eine signifikante Steigerung des PCBF von 4,44 ± 1,15 l/min auf 5,4 ± 1,68 l/min nach 15 min, respektive 5,12 ± 1,67 l/min nach 60 min nachgewiesen werden (p&amp;lt;0,025). Dieser Anstieg wurde von einer signifikanten Reduktion des transpulmonalen Shunts (Qs/Qt) von 0,24 ± 0,08 auf 0,16 ± 0,07 nach 15 min und 0,16 ± 0,07 nach 60 min begleitet (p&amp;lt;0,005). Diese Veränderungen der pulmonalen Hämodynamik gehen mit statistisch relevanten Verbesserungen der Oxygenierung sowie der Atemmechanik einher. Eine signifikante Steigerung des pulmonalen Sauerstoffverbrauchs konnte für die gesamte Studienpopulation nicht festgestellt werden. In dieser Untersuchung steigt der Sauerstoffverbrauch der Lunge deskriptiv von baseline 10,1 +/- 30,59 ml/min über 11,42 +/- 27,42 ml/min nach 15 min, respektive auf 28,69 +/- 56,75 ml/min nach 60 min an. Die signifikante Steigerung des pulmonal-kapillären Blutflusses und die konsekutive Reduktion des transpulmonalen Shunts schon 15 min nach dem Manöver impliziert einen Anstieg der an der alveolären Ventilation teilnehmenden alveolokapillären Einheiten, was einer Rekrutierung von vorher atelektatischen Lungenabschnitten entspricht. Insbesondere bei ARDS-Patienten und Respondern konnten Rekrutierungs-induzierte Veränderungen detektiert werden, wohingegen die Patienten mit ALI oder Nonresponder keinerlei statistische Unterschiede während der Intervention zeigten. Trotz stattgefundener Wiederbelüftung von Atelektasen konnte ein statistisch relevanter Unterschied bezüglich des pulmonalen Sauerstoffverbrauchs durch das Rekrutierungsmanöver für die gesamte Studienpopulation nicht festgestellt werden.

MUDr. Michal Otáhal Biomechanický model interakce oběhu a ventilace za podmínek UPV Abstract: Conventional mechanical ventilation provides gas exchange in conditions of respiratory failure by application positive airway pressure in the respiratory system. Due to the significant change in pressure conditions inside the thorax during conventional artificial ventilation the circulation can be significantly affected. Recruitment maneuver (RM) techniques can be a part of ventilation strategy in patients with the Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), that are used to re-aerate collapsed parts of the lung parenchyma. During these RMs a significantly higher airway pressure is used than in protective ventilation strategy, which can limit the flow through the lung capillary network and can significantly affect the systemic hemodynamics of the patient. The aim of this work was to develop an optimized animation model of ARDS, then to compare the influence that has the application of different types of recruitment maneuvers on hemodynamics and to create a biomechanical simulation model of interaction and blood circulation and its verification with data obtained during the implementation of different types of RM in the experimental animal ARDS model. Results from the experimental animal model and simulations...

Bei Patienten mit einem akuten Lungenversagen (ALI oder ARDS) ist der Sauerstoffverbrauch der Lunge (VO2pulm) durch pathophysiologische Prozesse insbesondere die Ausbildung von Atelektasen stark beeinträchtigt. Aufgrund der Annahme, dass eine Steigerung der Anzahl ventilierter Lungenareale zu einer Erhöhung des pulmonalen Sauerstoffverbrauchs führt, haben wir den Einfluss eines definierten Rekrutierungsmanövers (PEEP/PEAK + 10 cmH2O) auf den pulmonalen Sauerstoffverbrauch (VO2pulm), pulmonalen kapillären Blutfluss (PCBF), der den nicht geshunteten Anteil am HZV darstellt, und den transpulmonalen Shunt (Qs/Qt) untersucht. In der vorliegenden Studie wurde der VO2pulm als Differenz zwischen dem Sauerstoffverbrauch des gesamten Körpers, gemessen über die indirekte Kalorimetrie (VO2cal), und dem über das inverse Fick`sche Prinzip errechneten Sauerstoffverbrauch (VO2Fick) bestimmt. Im Rahmen einer klinisch-prospektiven Studie konnten nach Annahme des Studienprotokolls durch die zuständige Ethikkommission 13 beatmete Patienten, welche die Consensus-Kriterien eines ALI oder ARDS erfüllten, eingeschlossen werden. Nach Sicherstellung einer adäquaten Volumensituation und Messung der Ausgangsparameter wurde der PEEP um 10 cmH2O erhöht. Um ein stabiles Atemzugvolumen (VT 6-8 ml/kgKG) und damit gleichbleibende Bedingungen für die alveoläre Ventilation bis auf das von uns durchgeführte Rekrutierungsmanöver zu gewährleisten, wurde zeitgleich der Spitzendruck ebenfalls um 10 cmH2O erhöht. Nach 15 und 60 min wurden die Zieldeterminanten pulmonaler Sauerstoffverbrauch (VO2pulm), PCBF und transpulmonaler Shunt erneut bestimmt. Die Messung der indirekten Kalorimetrie (VO2cal) wurde mit dem Deltatrac TM, MBM 200® durchgeführt, VO2Fick über die Thermodilutionsmethode ermittelt, die partielle CO2-Rückatmungsmethode (David®) zur Bestimmung des PCBF genutzt und der transpulmonale Shunt (Qs/Qt) mittels der Formel nach BERGGREN berechnet. Die statistische Auswertung der Daten erfolgte mittels T-Tests für gepaarte Stichproben. Nach dem Manöver konnte eine signifikante Steigerung des PCBF von 4,44 ± 1,15 l/min auf 5,4 ± 1,68 l/min nach 15 min, respektive 5,12 ± 1,67 l/min nach 60 min nachgewiesen werden (p&amp;lt;0,025). Dieser Anstieg wurde von einer signifikanten Reduktion des transpulmonalen Shunts (Qs/Qt) von 0,24 ± 0,08 auf 0,16 ± 0,07 nach 15 min und 0,16 ± 0,07 nach 60 min begleitet (p&amp;lt;0,005). Diese Veränderungen der pulmonalen Hämodynamik gehen mit statistisch relevanten Verbesserungen der Oxygenierung sowie der Atemmechanik einher. Eine signifikante Steigerung des pulmonalen Sauerstoffverbrauchs konnte für die gesamte Studienpopulation nicht festgestellt werden. In dieser Untersuchung steigt der Sauerstoffverbrauch der Lunge deskriptiv von baseline 10,1 +/- 30,59 ml/min über 11,42 +/- 27,42 ml/min nach 15 min, respektive auf 28,69 +/- 56,75 ml/min nach 60 min an. Die signifikante Steigerung des pulmonal-kapillären Blutflusses und die konsekutive Reduktion des transpulmonalen Shunts schon 15 min nach dem Manöver impliziert einen Anstieg der an der alveolären Ventilation teilnehmenden alveolokapillären Einheiten, was einer Rekrutierung von vorher atelektatischen Lungenabschnitten entspricht. Insbesondere bei ARDS-Patienten und Respondern konnten Rekrutierungs-induzierte Veränderungen detektiert werden, wohingegen die Patienten mit ALI oder Nonresponder keinerlei statistische Unterschiede während der Intervention zeigten. Trotz stattgefundener Wiederbelüftung von Atelektasen konnte ein statistisch relevanter Unterschied bezüglich des pulmonalen Sauerstoffverbrauchs durch das Rekrutierungsmanöver für die gesamte Studienpopulation nicht festgestellt werden.

Introdução: A atelectasia intraoperatória ocorre imediatamente após a indução anestésica e pode ser detectada por ultrassom pulmonar (LUS). No entanto, até o momento o LUS não é utilizado para avaliar a hiperdistensão pulmonar. Neste estudo, descreveu-se um método para detectar hiperdistensão pulmonar usando LUS. A tomografia de impedância elétrica (TIE) foi a referência para comparação dos métodos. Métodos: Dezoito (18) pacientes, com 63 ± 6 anos de idade, com pulmões normais, submetidos à cirurgia abdominal inferior. O TIE foi calibrado, realizada a indução anestésica, intubação e ventilação mecânica. Para reverter a atelectasia posterior, realizou-se uma manobra de recrutamento alveolar com o uso de pressão expiratória final positiva (PEEP) 20 cmH20 e pressão aérea do platô 40 cmH2O durante 120 segundos. A titulação PEEP foi então obtida com valores descendentes: 20, 18, 16, 14,12,10, 8, 6 e 4 cmH2O. Os dados de ultrassom e TIE foram coletados em cada nível PEEP e interpretados por dois observadores independentes. O número de linhas H foi contado usando um filtro especial. O teste de correlação de Spearman e a curva ROC foram utilizados para comparar os dados do LUS e TIE. Resultados: O número de linhas H aumentou linearmente com PEEP: de 3 em PEEP 4 cmH2O a 10 em PEEP 20 cmH2O. Cinco linhas H foram o limiar para a detecção de hiperdistensão pulmonar, definida como hiperdistensão na TIE >= 24,5%. A área sob a curva ROC foi 0,947 (IC 95% 0.901-0.976). Conclusão: O LUS intraoperatório detectou hiperdistensão pulmonar em valores descendentes de PEEP. A presença de cinco ou mais linhas H podem ser consideradas como indicando hiperdistensão pulmonar / Purpose: Intraoperative atelectasis occurs immediately after anaesthetic induction and can be detected by lung ultrasound (LUS). However, LUS is considered as unable to assess pulmonary hyperinflation. In this study, we propose a method to detect pulmonary hyperinflation using LUS. Electrical impedance tomography (EIT) was the reference method. Methods: We included 18 patients, 63 ± 6-year old, with normal lungs, undergoing lower abdominal surgery. The following protocol was used: EIT was calibrated, followed by anaesthetic induction, intubation and mechanical ventilation. To reverse posterior atelectasis, a recruitment maneuver - positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) 20 cmH20 and plateau airway pressure 40 cmH2O during 120 sec was performed. PEEP titration was then obtained during a descending trial: 20, 18, 16, 14,12,10, 8, 6 and 4 cmH2O. Ultrasound and EIT data were collected at each PEEP level and analyzed by two independent observers. The number of H lines was counted using a special filter. Spearman correlation test and ROC curve were used to compare LUS and EIT data. Results: The number of H lines increased linearly with PEEP: from 3 at PEEP 4 cmH2O to 10 at PEEP 20 cmH2O. Five H lines was the threshold for detecting pulmonary hyperinflation, defined as a mean decrease in maximum EIT compliance >= 24,5 %. The area under the ROC curve was 0.947 (CI 95% 0.901-0.976). Conclusion: Intraoperative transthoracic LUS can detect pulmonary hyperinflation during a PEEP descending trial. Five or more H lines can be considered as indicating pulmonary hyperinflation in normally aerated lung regions

Introdução: A atelectasia intraoperatória ocorre imediatamente após a indução anestésica e pode ser detectada por ultrassom pulmonar (LUS). No entanto, até o momento o LUS não é utilizado para avaliar a hiperdistensão pulmonar. Neste estudo, descreveu-se um método para detectar hiperdistensão pulmonar usando LUS. A tomografia de impedância elétrica (TIE) foi a referência para comparação dos métodos. Métodos: Dezoito (18) pacientes, com 63 ± 6 anos de idade, com pulmões normais, submetidos à cirurgia abdominal inferior. O TIE foi calibrado, realizada a indução anestésica, intubação e ventilação mecânica. Para reverter a atelectasia posterior, realizou-se uma manobra de recrutamento alveolar com o uso de pressão expiratória final positiva (PEEP) 20 cmH20 e pressão aérea do platô 40 cmH2O durante 120 segundos. A titulação PEEP foi então obtida com valores descendentes: 20, 18, 16, 14,12,10, 8, 6 e 4 cmH2O. Os dados de ultrassom e TIE foram coletados em cada nível PEEP e interpretados por dois observadores independentes. O número de linhas H foi contado usando um filtro especial. O teste de correlação de Spearman e a curva ROC foram utilizados para comparar os dados do LUS e TIE. Resultados: O número de linhas H aumentou linearmente com PEEP: de 3 em PEEP 4 cmH2O a 10 em PEEP 20 cmH2O. Cinco linhas H foram o limiar para a detecção de hiperdistensão pulmonar, definida como hiperdistensão na TIE >= 24,5%. A área sob a curva ROC foi 0,947 (IC 95% 0.901-0.976). Conclusão: O LUS intraoperatório detectou hiperdistensão pulmonar em valores descendentes de PEEP. A presença de cinco ou mais linhas H podem ser consideradas como indicando hiperdistensão pulmonar / Purpose: Intraoperative atelectasis occurs immediately after anaesthetic induction and can be detected by lung ultrasound (LUS). However, LUS is considered as unable to assess pulmonary hyperinflation. In this study, we propose a method to detect pulmonary hyperinflation using LUS. Electrical impedance tomography (EIT) was the reference method. Methods: We included 18 patients, 63 ± 6-year old, with normal lungs, undergoing lower abdominal surgery. The following protocol was used: EIT was calibrated, followed by anaesthetic induction, intubation and mechanical ventilation. To reverse posterior atelectasis, a recruitment maneuver - positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) 20 cmH20 and plateau airway pressure 40 cmH2O during 120 sec was performed. PEEP titration was then obtained during a descending trial: 20, 18, 16, 14,12,10, 8, 6 and 4 cmH2O. Ultrasound and EIT data were collected at each PEEP level and analyzed by two independent observers. The number of H lines was counted using a special filter. Spearman correlation test and ROC curve were used to compare LUS and EIT data. Results: The number of H lines increased linearly with PEEP: from 3 at PEEP 4 cmH2O to 10 at PEEP 20 cmH2O. Five H lines was the threshold for detecting pulmonary hyperinflation, defined as a mean decrease in maximum EIT compliance >= 24,5 %. The area under the ROC curve was 0.947 (CI 95% 0.901-0.976). Conclusion: Intraoperative transthoracic LUS can detect pulmonary hyperinflation during a PEEP descending trial. Five or more H lines can be considered as indicating pulmonary hyperinflation in normally aerated lung regions