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Derecruitment of the lung induced by stepwise lowering of positive end-expiratory pressure in patients with adult respiratory distress syndrome

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 July 2005

E. De Robertis ,
G. Servillo ,
M. Pezza ,
D. Viscidi  and
R. Tufano
E. De Robertis
Affiliation:
University of Naples ‘Federico II’, Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Naples, Italy
G. Servillo
Affiliation:
University of Naples ‘Federico II’, Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Naples, Italy
M. Pezza
Affiliation:
University of Naples ‘Federico II’, Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Naples, Italy
D. Viscidi
Affiliation:
University of Naples ‘Federico II’, Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Naples, Italy
R. Tufano
Affiliation:
University of Naples ‘Federico II’, Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Naples, Italy
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Summary

Background and objective: It has recently been suggested that recruitment proceeds far above the lower inflection point of the elastic pressure–volume (Pel/V) curve of the respiratory system. Accordingly, the value of the lower inflection point as a guide to set the positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) has been challenged. Our aim was to evaluate the derecruitment induced by stepwise decreasing PEEP levels.

Methods: Seven consecutive sedated and paralysed patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome were studied. Multiple Pel/V curves of the respiratory system were recorded at PEEP levels progressively decreasing in steps of 3.75 cmH2O from +15 to zero according to the principles of the low flow inflation method.

Results: Multiple Pel/V curves shifted towards lower volumes at decreasing PEEP. Dynamic compliance was higher for Pel/V curves recorded from lower PEEP levels. A high correlation (r = 0.99) was found between dynamic compliance and PEEP. The lower inflection point was on average 9.2 cmH2O. However, the transition between the lower segment and the linear part of the Pel/V curve was in general smooth to the eye. The upper inflection point was on average 23.8 cmH2O. A high correlation (r = 0.98) between the upper inflection point and PEEP was found.

Conclusions: The lower inflection point is a poor indicator of alveolar closure. The evaluation of derecruitment induced by a stepwise reduction in PEEP seems to be more useful than individual titration of PEEP and tidal volume in patients with adult respiratory distress syndrome.

Keywords

BIOMECHANICS, elasticity, complianceRESPIRATION, respiratory mechanicsRESPIRATORY THERAPY, respiration, artificial
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Original Article
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European Journal of Anaesthesiology , Volume 20 , Issue 10 , November 2003 , pp. 794 - 799
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© 2003 European Society of Anaesthesiology

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