Presión de distensión alveolar: su asociación a la mortalidad y protección pulmonar en pacientes ventilados / Alveolar distension pressure: association to mortality and pulmonary protection in ventilated patients

Introducción: La ventilación mecánica artificial es una medida terapéutica de soporte vital aplicada en contextos clínicos como el síndrome de distrés respiratorio agudo. Por eso es necesario establecer parámetros de seguridad. La presión de distensión alveolar es una variable de interés en la protección pulmonar. Se usa para optimizar el volumen tidal de acuerdo con el tamaño del pulmón disponible durante el intercambio gaseoso. Refleja el grado de estiramiento pulmonar en cada ciclo respiratorio. Objetivo: Actualizar contenidos referentes a la presión de distensión alveolar en pacientes ventilados con distrés respiratorio agudo. Método: Se realizó una pesquisa en Google Scholar, Pubmed/Medline, SciELO regional entre otros, bajo los términos: ventilación de protección pulmonar/variables, presión de distensión alveolar durante la ventilación/medición, relación de la presión de distensión alveolar y mortalidad en SDRA/resultados. Se seleccionaron 65 referencias que cumplieron los criterios de inclusión. Resultados: La evidencia actual asocia el hecho de mantener una excesiva presión de distención alveolar, a la mortalidad en pacientes ventilados con síndrome de distrés respiratorio. Permite identificar el riesgo de daño inducido por la ventilación y complicaciones pulmonares en otros escenarios clínicos. Se logra así mejoría en los objetivos y metas en la ventilación mecánica artificial. Conclusiones: La presión de distensión alveolar está asociada con cambios en la supervivencia y ha demostrado ser el mediador clave en los efectos de la ventilación mecánica sobre los resultados del síndrome de distrés respiratorio agudo(AU)

Introduction: Artificial mechanical ventilation is a life support therapeutic measure applied in clinical scenarios such as acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Therefore, to establish safety parameters is necessary. Alveolar distending pressure is a variable of interest in lung protection. It is used to optimize tidal volume according to the size of the lung available during gas exchange. It reflects the degree of lung stretch in each respiratory cycle. Objective: To update contents concerning alveolar distending pressure in ventilated patients with acute respiratory distress. Methods: A search was carried out in Google Scholar, Pubmed/Medline, regional SciELO, among others, under the terms ventilación de protección pulmonar/variables [lung-protective ventilation/variables], presión de distensión alveolar durante la ventilación/medición [alveolar distending pressure during ventilation/measurement], relación de la presión de distensión alveolar [relationship between alveolar distending pressure] and mortalidad en SDRA/resultados [ARDS mortality/results]. Sixty-five references that met the inclusion criteria were selected. Results: Current evidence associates the maintenance of excessive alveolar distending pressure with mortality in ventilated patients with respiratory distress syndrome. It allows to identify the risk of ventilator-induced damage and pulmonary complications in other clinical scenarios. It thus achieves improved goals and objectives in artificial mechanical ventilation. Conclusions: Alveolar distending pressure is associated with changes in survival and has been shown to be the key mediator in the effects of mechanical ventilation on acute respiratory distress syndrome outcomes(AU)

Poder mecánico como predictor de mortalidad en pacientes críticos con síndrome de distrés respiratorias agudo por Covid-19 en la unidad de cuidados intensivos / Mechanical power as a predictor of mortality in critical ill patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome by Covid-19 in the intensive care unit

La ventilación mecánica invasiva como estrategia terapéutica no está exenta de complicaciones. Es imperativo tener parámetros de ventilación protectiva en aquellos pacientes que están sometidos a ello. Se pretende demostrar si la potencia mecánica como parámetro ventilatorio tiene validez pronóstica de mortalidad en pacientes críticos con ventilación mecánica invasiva prolongada. Material y Métodos: Se realizó un estudio transversal analítico de pacientes críticos en ventilación mecánica invasiva prolongada debido a Síndrome de Distrés Respiratorio Agudo por COVID-19 que ingresaron a la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos del Hospital Regional Docente de Trujillo durante el periodo de marzo 2020 a marzo del 2021. Resultados: La potencia mecánica, como parámetro ventilatorio, se asocia a mortalidad (RPa 1.061; IC 95% 1.037-1.085; p=0.00) al igual que la presión plateau y siendo la driving pressure y compliance estática factores protectores para mortalidad. La potencia mecánica como parámetro ventilatorio tiene validez pronóstica para mortalidad severa por COVID-19(AU)

Invasive mechanical ventilation as a therapeutic strategy is not without complications. It is imperative to have protective ventilation parameters in those patients who are subjected to it. We aim to demonstrate whether mechanical power as a ventilatory parameter has prognostic validity for mortality in critically ill patients with prolonged invasive mechanical ventilation. Material and Methods: An analytical cross-sectional study was carried out of critically ill patients on prolonged invasive mechanical ventilation due to Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome due to COVID-19 who were admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of the Hospital Regional de Trujillo during the March 2020 to March 2021 period. Results: Mechanical power, as a ventilatory parameter, is associated with mortality (RPa 1.061; 95% CI 1.037-1.085; p = 0.00) as well as plateau pressure, and driving pressure and static compliance are protective factors for mortality. Mechanical power as a ventilatory parameter has prognostic validity for mortality in critically ill patients with invasive mechanical ventilation due to severe acute respiratory distress syndrome due to COVID-19(AU)

Mortalidad en pacientes críticos con síndrome de distrés respiratorio agudo por Covid-19 en la unidad de cuidados intensivos de un hospital público del norte de Perú / Mortality in critical patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome by Covid-19 in the intensive care unit of a public hospital in northern Peru

La enfermedad COVID-19 tiene como complicación el de Síndrome Agudo Respiratorio Severo (SDRA), que es considerada la principal causa de mortalidad dentro de las unidades de cuidados intensivos, a pesar de brindar soporte ventilatorio precoz y óptimo. Sin embargo, es necesario identificar los factores que se asocian a mortalidad en estos pacientes. Objetivo: Determinar cuáles son los factores asociados a mortalidad en pacientes críticos con Síndrome de distrés respiratorio agudo severo por COVID-19 en unidad de cuidados intensivos. Material y métodos: Estudio transversal analítico. Se usó una base de datos obtenida de 176 historias clínicas de los pacientes con distrés respiratorio agudo severo por COVID-19 en un hospital público de Trujillo desde marzo 2020 a junio 2021. Se dividieron un grupo de pacientes que sobreviven y otro grupo de los que fallecen, subdividiéndose según presentaron o no factores de mortalidad asociados. Se realizó un análisis bivariado y con los factores que resultaron estadísticamente significativos se realizó un análisis multivariado para determinar variables asociadas a mortalidad. Resultados: Se halló una mortalidad de 57% del total de pacientes, al realizar el análisis multivariado se encontró asociación estadística significativa en la presencia de comorbilidades medidas con el Índice de Charlson (RPa=1,348; IC 95%: 1,01-1,79; p=0,040) y dentro de los parámetros ventilatorios a la presión pico (RPa=1,261 IC; 95%: 1,13-1,40; p<=0,000). Es necesario identificar aquellas variables de riesgo de mortalidad para estratificar a pacientes y optimizar la terapéutica(AU)

The COVID-19 disease is complicated by severe acute respiratory syndrome (ARDS), which is considered the main cause of mortality within intensive care units, despite providing early and optimal ventilatory support. However, it is necessary to identify the factors associated with mortality in these patients. Objective: To determine the factors associated with mortality in critically ill patients with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome due to COVID-19 in the intensive care unit. Material and methods: Analytical cross-sectional study. A database obtained from 176 medical records of patients with severe acute respiratory distress due to COVID-19 was used in a public hospital in Trujillo from March 2020 to June 2021. A group of patients who survived and another group of those who died were divided, being subdivided according to whether or not they present associated mortality factors. A bivariate analysis was performed and with the factors that were statistically significant, a multivariate analysis was performed to determine variables associated with mortality. Results: A mortality of 57% of the total number of patients was found, when performing the multivariate analysis, a significant statistical association was found in the presence of comorbidities measured with the Charlson Index (RPa = 1.348; 95% CI: 1.01-1.79; p = 0.040) and within the ventilatory parameters at peak pressure (RPa = 1.261 CI; 95%: 1.13-1.40; p <= 0.000). It is necessary to identify those mortality risk variables to stratify patients and optimize therapy(AU)

Ventilación en posición prona en el manejo de pacientes con síndrome de dificultad respiratoria aguda / Prone ventilation in the management of patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome

INTRODUCCIÓN. El posicionamiento prono es una de las estrategias ventilatorias más estudiadas y difundidas de la medicina intensiva, forma parte del manejo de ventilación protectiva con impacto en disminución de la mortalidad en pacientes con síndrome de dificultad respiratoria aguda. OBJETIVO. Revisar la evidencia disponible acerca de ventilación en posición prona en pacientes con síndrome de dificultad respiratoria aguda, enfocada en el análisis fisiopatológico y clínico. MATERIALES Y MÉTODOS. Se realizó una revisión bibliográfica en la base de datos de buscadores académicos como PubMed, Google Scholar y Elsevier, en los idiomas español e inglés, en el período comprendido entre los años 1970-2020; se seleccionaron 16 publicaciones en texto completo: 3 metaanálisis, 10 estudios randomizado, 3 revisiones sistemáticas. CONCLUSIÓN. En base a la evidencia y percepción recopilada de la experiencia de los autores, la ventilación en posición prona es una estrategia de manejo de primera línea, fiable, que no requiere para su empleo equipamiento costoso ni complejo y ha demostrado mejoría en desenlaces relevantes en el tratamiento del paciente crítico respiratorio como disminución en la mortalidad y optimización de los parámetros ventilatorios y de oxigenación.

INTRODUCTION. Prone positioning is one of the most studied and widespread ventilatory strategies in intensive medicine, it is part of protective ventilation management with an impact on mortality reduction in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome. OBJECTIVE. To review the available evidence about ventilation in the prone position in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome, focused on the pathophysiological and clinical analysis. MATERIALS AND METHODS. A bibliographic review was carried out in the databases of academic search engines such as PubMed, Google Scholar and Elsevier, in the Spanish and English languages, in the period between the years 1970-2020, 16 full text publications were selected: 3 meta-analyses, 10 randomized studies, 3 systematic reviews. CONCLUSION. Based on the evidence and perception gathered from the authors' experience, prone ventilation is a reliable first-line management strategy that does not require costly or complex equipment for its use and has demonstrated improvements in relevant outcomes in the treatment of the critically ill respiratory patient, such as decreased mortality and optimization of ventilatory and oxygenation parameters.

Evolución del síndrome de distrés respiratorio agudo en los neonatos del área de cuidados intensivos del hospital "Delfina Torres de Concha" / Evolution of the acute respiratory distress syndrome in neonates in the intensive care area of ​​the "Delfina Torres de Concha" hospital

Analizar la evolución del síndrome de distrés respiratorio agudo (SDRA) en neonatos pretérminos del área de cuidados intensivos del Hospital General Delfina Torres de Concha. Materiales y Métodos: La investigación es un estudio cuantitativo, de corte transversal y alcance descriptivo. La muestra probabilística quedó conformada por 49 madres de neonatos prematuros. Las técnicas utilizadas son el estudio documental y la encuesta. Los criterios de inclusión incluyeron ambos sexos, que nacieron entre las 26 y las 35 semanas de gestación, durante los meses de julio, agosto y septiembre de 2020. Las variables fueron los factores sociodemográficos de las madres, los factores de riesgo maternos, el género, vía del parto, peso al nacer, complicaciones de los neonatos y la mortalidad infantil. Resultados: Los resultados muestran que la etnia prevalente fue la mestiza (65,3%), el estado civil más representado fue el de unión libre (51,0%) y el nivel de escolaridad es muy bajo, así como el per cápita económico familiar. Los factores de riesgo maternos fueron la hipertensión (21,5%), la edad y la preeclamsia (18,5%, respectivamente). En los recién nacidos prevaleció el sexo masculino (46,9%) sobre el femenino (53.06%), al igual que las cesáreas (55,1%). Las complicaciones más importantes fueron la hemorragia intraventricular (23,8%), la hipertensión pulmonar persistente (20,6%) y la displasia broncopulmonar (15,9%). La tasa de mortalidad infantil se situó en el 32,7%. Conclusiones: Existe una correlación entre las complicaciones severas de los recién nacidos y la mortalidad neonatal. Por la trascendencia familiar y social del fallecimiento de neonatos y la frecuencia de trastornos respiratorios en la morbimortalidad de los recién nacidos en dicho Hospital, se hace necesario realizar estudios que estimulen la prevención y diagnóstico oportuno, especialmente en contextos como el nuestro

To analyze the evolution of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in preterm neonates in the intensive care area of the Hospital General Delfina Torres de Concha. Materials and Methods: The research is a quantitative, cross-sectional, descriptive study. The probabilistic sample consisted of 49 mothers of preterm infants. The techniques used were documentary study and survey. The inclusion criteria included both sexes, born between 26 and 35 weeks of gestation, during the months of July, August and September 2020. The variables were sociodemographic factors of the mothers, maternal risk factors, gender, and route of delivery, birth weight, neonatal complications and infant mortality. The results: The results show that the most prevalent ethnic group was mestizo (65.3%), the most represented marital status was a union (51.0%) and the level of schooling was very low, as well as the family economic per capita. Maternal risk factors were hypertension (21.5%), age and preeclamsia (18.5%, respectively). Among the newborns, the male sex (46.9%) prevailed over the female (53.06%), as did cesarean sections (55.1%). The most important complications were intraventricular hemorrhage (23.8%), persistent pulmonary hypertension (20.6%) and bronchopulmonary dysplasia (15.9%). The infant mortality rate was 32.7%. Conclusions: There is a correlation between severe newborn complications and neonatal mortality. Due to the family and social importance of neonatal deaths and the frequency of respiratory disorders in the morbidity and mortality of newborns in this Hospital, it is necessary to carry out studies to stimulate prevention and timely diagnosis, especially in contexts such as ours

Retratamento com surfactante em prematuros de muito baixo peso: preditores de risco e sua influência nos resultados neonatais / Retreatment with surfactant in very low birth weight preterm infants: risk predictors and their influence on neonatal outcomes

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess clinical predictors and outcomes associated to the need for surfactant retreatment in preterm infants. Methods: Retrospective cohort study, including very low birth weight preterm infants from January 2006 to December 2015 who underwent surfactant replacement therapy. Beractant was used (100 mg/kg), repeated every six hours if FiO2 ≥0.40. The subjects were classified into two groups: single surfactant dose; and more than one dose (retreatment). We evaluated maternal and neonatal predictors for the need of retreatment and neonatal outcomes associated to retreatment. Results: A total of 605 patients (44.5%) received surfactant; 410 (67.8%) one dose, and 195 (32.2%) more than one dose: 163 (83.5%) two doses and 32 (16.4%) three doses. We could not find clinical predictors for surfactant retreatment. Retreatment was associated to a greater chance of BPD in infants >1000 g (RR 1.78; 95%CI 1.30‒2.45) and ≤1000 g (RR 1.33; 95%CI 1.04‒1.70), in infants with gestational age<28 weeks (RR 1.56; 95%CI 1.12‒2.18) and ≥28 weeks (RR 1.50; 95%CI 1.17‒1.92), in neonates with early sepsis (RR 1.48; 95%CI 1.20‒1.81), and in infants not exposed to antenatal corticosteroids (RR 1.62; 95%CI 1.20‒2.17) Conclusions: We could not find predictor factors associated to surfactant retreatment. The need for two or more doses of surfactant was significantly related to bronchopulmonary dysplasia.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar preditores clínicos e resultados associados à necessidade de retratamento com surfactante. Métodos: Coorte retrospectiva com prematuros de muito baixo peso, no período de janeiro de 2006 a dezembro de 2015, em uso de terapia de reposição de surfactante. O surfactante utilizado foi beractante (100 mg/kg), repetido a cada seis horas se FiO2≥0.40. Foram analisados dois grupos: dose única de surfactante e mais de uma dose (retratamento). Foram avaliados preditores maternos e neonatais para retratamento e resultados neonatais. Resultados: 605 pacientes (44,5%) receberam surfactante; 410 (67,8%) uma dose e 195 (32,2%) mais de uma dose: 163 (83,5%) duas doses e 32 (16.4%) três doses. Não foram encontrados fatores associados ao retratamento com surfactante. A displasia broncopulmonar (DBP) foi associada ao retratamento (p<0.01). A presença de retratamento aumentou a chance de ocorrência de DBP em neonatos >1000 g (RR 1,78; IC95% 1,30‒2,45) e ≤1000 g (RR 1,33; IC95% 1,04‒1,70), em recém-nascidos com idade gestacional <28 semanas (RR 1,56; IC95% 1,12‒218) e ≥28 semanas (RR 1,50; IC95% 1,17‒1,92), naqueles com sepse precoce (RR 1,48; IC95% 1,20‒1,81), e nos que não foram expostos ao corticoide antenatal (RR 1,62; IC95% 1,20‒2,17). Conclusões: Não encontramos fatores preditores associados à necessidade de retratamento. A necessidade de duas ou mais doses de surfactante está associada à displasia broncopulmonar.

Síndrome do desconforto respiratório agudo: como estão os pacientes após a unidade de terapia intensiva? / Acute respiratory distress syndrome: how do patients fare after the intensive care unit?

RESUMO Os pacientes com síndrome do desconforto respiratório agudo requerem estratégias ventilatórias que demonstraram ser importantes na redução da mortalidade em curto prazo, como ventilação protetora e ventilação em posição prona. No entanto, os pacientes que sobrevivem têm permanência prolongada, tanto na unidade de terapia intensiva como no hospital, e experimentam redução na satisfação global com a vida (independência, aceitação e perspectiva positiva), na saúde mental (ansiedade, depressão e sintomas de transtorno de estresse pós-traumático), na saúde física (estado físico, atividades da vida diária, fadiga e fraqueza muscular), na saúde social e na capacidade de realização de suas atividades sociais (amigos ou relações familiares, hobbies e atividades sociais).

ABSTRACT Patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome require ventilation strategies that have been shown to be important for reducing short-term mortality, such as protective ventilation and prone position ventilation. However, patients who survive have a prolonged stay in both the intensive care unit and the hospital, and they experience a reduction in overall satisfaction with life (independence, acceptance and positive outlook) as well as decreased mental health (including anxiety, depression and posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms), physical health (impaired physical state and activities of daily living; fatigue and muscle weakness), social health and the ability to participate in social activities (including relationships with friends and family, hobbies and social gatherings).

Associação entre achados eletromiográficos e mortalidade na unidade de terapia intensiva em pacientes com síndrome do desconforto respiratório agudo mecanicamente ventilados sob sedação profunda / Association between electromyographical findings and intensive care unit mortality among mechanically ventilated acute respiratory distress syndrome patients under profound sedation

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar se os achados eletromiográficos podem prever a mortalidade na unidade de terapia intensiva em pacientes sépticos sob ventilação mecânica e sedação profunda. Métodos: Conduziu-se estudo prospectivo de coorte, que inscreveu, de forma consecutiva, pacientes com síndrome do desconforto respiratório agudo moderada a grave (pressão parcial de oxigênio/fração inspirada de oxigênio < 200) com idade ≥ 18 anos, dependentes de ventilação mecânica por 7 ou mais dias, e mantidos sob sedação profunda (escala de agitação e sedação de Richmond ≤ -4). Realizaram-se estudos eletromiográficos dos membros inferiores em todos os pacientes entre o sétimo e o décimo dia de ventilação mecânica. Registraram-se os potenciais de ação dos nervos sensitivos nos nervos mediano e sural, bem como os potenciais de ação compostos para os nervos mediano (músculo abdutor curto do polegar) e fibular comum (músculo extensor curto dos dedos). Resultados: Foram inscritos 17 pacientes durante os 7 meses de duração do estudo. Nove pacientes (53%) tinham sinais eletromiográficos de miopatia ou polineuropatia da doença crítica. O risco de óbito durante o tempo de permanência na unidade de terapia intensiva foi mais elevado nos pacientes com sinais eletromiográficos de miopatia ou polineuropatia da doença crítica, em comparação com aqueles sem esses diagnósticos (77,7% versus 12,5%; log-rank p = 0,02). Conclusão: A presença de sinais eletromiográficos de miopatia ou polineuropatia da doença crítica, entre o sétimo e décimo dias de ventilação mecânica, pode se associar com mortalidade na unidade de terapia intensiva em pacientes com síndrome do desconforto respiratório agudo moderada a grave mantidos sob sedação profunda, nos quais não é possível proceder à avaliação clínica da força muscular.

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate whether electromyographical findings could predict intensive care unit mortality among mechanically ventilated septic patients under profound sedation. Methods: A prospective cohort study that consecutively enrolled moderate-severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (partial pressure of oxygen/fraction of inspired oxygen < 200) patients who were ≥ 18 years of age, dependent on mechanical ventilation for ≥ 7 days, and under profound sedation (Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale ≤ -4) was conducted. Electromyographic studies of the limbs were performed in all patients between the 7th and the 10th day of mechanical ventilation. Sensory nerve action potentials were recorded from the median and sural nerves. The compound muscle action potentials were recorded from the median (abductor pollicis brevis muscle) and common peroneal (extensor digitorum brevis muscle) nerves. Results: Seventeen patients were enrolled during the seven months of the study. Nine patients (53%) had electromyographic signs of critical illness myopathy or neuropathy. The risk of death during the intensive care unit stay was increased in patients with electromyographical signs of critical illness myopathy or neuropathy in comparison to those without these diagnostics (77.7% versus 12.5%, log-rank p = 0.02). Conclusion: Electromyographical signs of critical illness myopathy or neuropathy between the 7th and the 10th day of mechanical ventilation may be associated with intensive care unit mortality among moderate-severe acute respiratory distress syndrome patients under profound sedation, in whom clinical strength assessment is not possible.

Oxigenação por membrana extracorpórea para síndrome do desconforto respiratório agudo grave em pacientes adultos: revisão sistemática e metanálise / Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for severe acute respiratory distress syndrome in adult patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

RESUMO Objetivo: A evidência de melhora da sobrevivência com uso de oxigenação por membrana extracorpórea na síndrome do desconforto respiratório agudo ainda permanece incerta. Métodos: Esta revisão sistemática e metanálise foi registrada na base de dados PROSPERO com o número CRD-42018098618. Conduzimos uma busca estruturada nas bases Medline, LILACS e ScienceDirect visando a ensaios randomizados e controlados que tivessem avaliado o uso de oxigenação por membrana extracorpórea associada com ventilação mecânica (ultra)protetora em pacientes adultos com síndrome do desconforto respiratório agudo grave. Utilizamos a ferramenta de riscos de viés da Cochrane para avaliar a qualidade da evidência. O desfecho primário consistiu em avaliar o efeito do uso oxigenação por membrana extracorpórea no último relato de mortalidade. Os desfechos secundários foram: falha terapêutica, tempo de permanência no hospital e necessidade de terapia de substituição renal em ambos os grupos. Resultados: Incluíram-se na metanálise dois ensaios randomizados e controlados, compreendendo 429 pacientes, dos quais 214 receberam suporte respiratório extracorpóreo. A razão mais comum para a insuficiência respiratória foi pneumonia (60% - 65%). O suporte respiratório com oxigenação por membrana extracorpórea foi associado a uma redução na mortalidade e redução em falha terapêutica com taxas de risco (RR: 0,76; IC95% 0,61 - 0,95; RR: 0,68; IC95% 0,55 - 0,85, respectivamente). O uso de oxigenação por membrana extracorpórea reduziu a necessidade de terapia de substituição renal com uma RR de 0,88 (IC95% 0,77 - 0,99). O tempo de permanência na unidade de terapia intensiva e no hospital foram maiores no grupo de pacientes que recebeu suporte com oxigenação por membrana extracorpórea, com acréscimo de 14,84 (P25°-P75°: 12,49 - 17,18) e 29,80 (P25°- P75°: 26,04 - 33,56) dias, respectivamente. Conclusão: O suporte com oxigenação por membrana extracorpórea na síndrome do desconforto respiratório agudo grave está associado a uma redução da taxa de mortalidade e da necessidade de terapia de substituição renal, porém apresenta aumento substancial no tempo de permanência na unidade de terapia intensiva e no hospital. Nossos resultados podem ajudar no processo decisório junto ao leito quanto ao início do suporte com oxigenação por membrana extracorpórea na síndrome do desconforto respiratório agudo grave.

ABSTRACT Objective: The evidence of improved survival with the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in acute respiratory distress syndrome is still uncertain. Methods: This systematic review and meta-analysis was registered in the PROSPERO database with the number CRD-42018098618. We performed a structured search of Medline, Lilacs, and ScienceDirect for randomized controlled trials evaluating the use of ECMO associated with (ultra)protective mechanical ventilation for severe acute respiratory failure in adult patients. We used the Cochrane risk of bias tool to evaluate the quality of the evidence. Our primary objective was to evaluate the effect of ECMO on the last reported mortality. Secondary outcomes were treatment failure, hospital length of stay and the need for renal replacement therapy in both groups. Results: Two randomized controlled studies were included in the meta-analysis, comprising 429 patients, of whom 214 were supported with ECMO. The most common reason for acute respiratory failure was pneumonia (60% - 65%). Respiratory ECMO support was associated with a reduction in last reported mortality and treatment failure with risk ratios (RR: 0.76; 95%CI 0.61 - 0.95 and RR: 0.68; 95%CI 0.55 - 0.85, respectively). Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation reduced the need for renal replacement therapy, with a RR of 0.88 (95%CI 0.77 - 0.99). Intensive care unit and hospital lengths of stay were longer in ECMO-supported patients, with an additional P50th 14.84 (P25th - P75th: 12.49 - 17.18) and P50th 29.80 (P25th - P75th: 26.04 - 33.56] days, respectively. Conclusion: Respiratory ECMO support in severe acute respiratory distress syndrome patients is associated with a reduced mortality rate and a reduced need for renal replacement therapy but a substantial increase in the lengths of stay in the intensive care unit and hospital. Our results may help bedside decision-making regarding ECMO initiation in patients with severe respiratory distress syndrome.

Mortalidade no primeiro dia de vida: tendências, causas de óbito e evitabilidade em oito Unidades da Federação brasileira, entre 2010 e 2015 / Mortalidad en el primer día de vida: tendencias, causas de muerte y evitabilidad en ocho Unidades de la Federación brasileña, entre 2010 y 2015 / Mortality on the first day of life: trends, causes of death and avoidability in eight Brazilian Federative Units, between 2010 and 2015

Objetivo: calcular taxas de mortalidade no primeiro dia de vida entre 2010 e 2015 em oito Unidades da Federação brasileira com melhor qualidade de informação, avaliar fatores associados e classificar os óbitos segundo causa básica e evitabilidade. Métodos: estudo descritivo; as taxas foram comparadas conforme características maternas e da criança; a análise de evitabilidade usou a 'Lista brasileira de causas de mortes evitáveis'. Resultados: 21,6% (n=20.791) dos óbitos infantis ocorreram no primeiro dia de vida; a taxa de mortalidade reduziu-se de 2,7 para 2,3 óbitos/1.000 nascidos vivos; observaram-se maiores taxas em NV com baixo peso, nascidos pré-termo e filhos de mães sem escolaridade; as principais causas dos óbitos foram síndrome da angústia respiratória (8,9%) e imaturidade extrema (5,2%); 66,3% das causas de óbito foram consideradas evitáveis. Conclusão: dois terços dos óbitos no primeiro dia de vida poderiam ser evitados por atenção adequada à mulher na gestação e no parto, e ao NV.

Objetivo: calcular la mortalidad en el primer día de vida entre 2010 y 2015 en ocho Unidades de la Federación brasileña con mejor calidad de información, analizar factores asociados y clasificar las causas básicas y la evitabilidad de los óbitos. Métodos: estudio descriptivo; las tasas de mortalidad fueron comparadas según las características maternas y del recién nacido (RN); el análisis de evitabilidad utilizó la 'Lista brasileña de causas de muertes evitables'. Resultados: un 21,6% (n=20.791) de los óbitos infantiles ocurrió en el primer día de vida; la tasa de mortalidad se redujo de 2,7 a 2,3 óbitos/1.000 nacidos vivos (NV); las tasas fueron mayores en NV de bajo peso, prematuros e hijos de madres sin escolaridad; las principales causas de óbito fueron síndrome de angustia respiratoria (8,9%) e inmadurez extrema (5,2%); un 66,3% de las causas de óbito fueron consideradas evitables. Conclusión: 2/3 de los óbitos en el primer día de vida podrían haber sido evitados con una atención adecuada a la mujer embarazada, al parto y al NV.

Objective: to calculate mortality rates on the first day of life from 2010 to 2015 in eight Brazilian Federative Units providing better quality information, to assess associated factors and to classify deaths by underlying causes and avoidability. Methods: this was a descriptive study; mortality rates were compared according to maternal and child characteristics; avoidability analysis used the 'Brazilian list of avoidable causes of death'. Results: 21.6% (n=20,791) of all infant deaths occurred on the first day of life; the mortality rate reduced from 2.7 to 2.3 deaths/1,000 live births; rates were higher in live births with low birthweight and preterm births, and among babies born to mothers with no schooling; main causes of death were respiratory distress syndrome (8.9%) and extreme immaturity (5.2%); 66.3% of causes of death were avoidable. Conclusion: 2/3 of deaths on the first day of life could have been avoided with adequate care for women during pregnancy and delivery and adequate care for live births.

Síndrome de distrés respiratorio agudo / Acute respiratory distress syndrome

El síndrome de distrés respiratorio agudo (SDRA) es una insuficiencia respiratoria aguda secundaria a edema pulmonar inflamatorio, con aumento de permeabilidad capilar, inundación alveolar e hipoxemia profunda subsiguiente. El trastorno subyacente es la presencia de shunt intrapulmonar, característicamente refractario a las FIO2 elevadas. El SDRA se manifiesta dentro de la semana de la exposición a un factor de riesgo, habitualmente neumonía, shock, sepsis, aspiración de contenido gástrico, trauma, y otros. En la tomografía axial computarizada (TAC) la enfermedad frecuentemente aparece como no homogénea, con infiltrados gravitacionales coexistiendo con áreas normalmente aireadas y otras hiperinsufladas. La mortalidad es elevada (30-60%), especialmente en el SDRA secundario a shock séptico e injuria cerebral aguda. El tratamiento es el del factor de riesgo, junto con la ventilación mecánica que, inapropiadamente utilizada, puede también inducir injuria. El uso de un volumen corriente ≤ 6 ml/kg de peso corporal ideal como para mantener una presión de fin de inspiración (plateau) ≤ 30 cm H2O ("ventilación protectora") se asocia a una disminución de la mortalidad. Niveles de presión positiva de fin de espiración (PEEP) moderados-altos son frecuentemente necesarios para tratar la hipoxemia, pero no existe un único valor predeterminado o un método específico de titular PEEP para disminuir la mortalidad. Recientemente, la utilización precoz del decúbito prono en pacientes con PaO2/FIO2 ≤150 se asoció a un aumento de supervivencia. En la hipoxemia grave, pueden utilizarse adyuvantes de la ventilación mecánica como maniobras de reclutamiento, bloqueantes neuromusculares y oxigenación por membrana extracorpórea. La restricción en los fluidos resulta beneficiosa.

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is an acute respiratory failure produced by an inflammatory edema secondary to increased lung capillary permeability. This causes alveolar flooding and subsequently deep hypoxemia, with intrapulmonary shunt as its most important underlying mechanism. Characteristically, this alteration is unresponsive to high FIO2 and only reverses with end-expiratory positive pressure (PEEP). Pulmonary infiltrates on CXR and CT are the hallmark, together with decreased lung compliance. ARDS always occurs within a week of exposition to a precipitating factor; most frequently pneumonia, shock, aspiration of gastric contents, sepsis, and trauma. In CT scan, the disease is frequently inhomogeneous, with gravitational infiltrates coexisting with normal-density areas and also with hyperaerated parenchyma. Mortality is high (30-60%) especially in ARDS associated with septic shock and neurocritical diseases. The cornerstone of therapy lies in the treatment of the underlying cause and in the use mechanical ventilation which, if inappropriately administered, can lead to ventilator-induced lung injury. Tidal volume ≤ 6 ml/kg of ideal body weight to maintain an end-inspiratory (plateau) pressure ≤ 30 cm H2O ("protective ventilation") is the only variable consistently associated with decreased mortality. Moderate-to-high PEEP levels are frequently required to treat hypoxemia, yet no specific level or titration strategy has improved outcomes. Recently, the use of early prone positioning in patients with PaO2/FIO2 ≤ 150 was associated with increased survival. In severely hypoxemic patients, it may be necessary to use adjuvants of mechanical ventilation as recruitment maneuvers, pressure-controlled modes, neuromuscular blocking agents, and extracorporeal-membrane oxygenation. Fluid restriction appears beneficial.

Presión positiva continua en la vía aérea comparada con la respiración mecánica asistida en prematuros de 28 a 32 semanas de gestación con administración precoz de surfactante pulmonar / Nasal CPAP versus mechanical ventilation in 28 to 32-week preterm infants with early surfactant administration

Introducción. La presión positiva continua en la vía aérea ( Continuous Positive Airway Pressure , CPAP) es útil en prematuros de 28 a 32 semanas de gestación con síndrome de dificultad respiratoria, pero no se ha precisado si es mejor que la respiración mecánica asistida después de la administración precoz de surfactante pulmonar. Objetivo. Comparar la incidencia de eventos adversos en prematuros de 28 a 32 semanas de gestación con síndrome de dificultad respiratoria atendidos con surfactante y respiración mecánica asistida o CPAP de burbuja. Materiales y métodos. Se atendieron 147 neonatos con respiración mecánica asistida y 176 con CPAP, ninguno de los cuales presentaba asfixia perinatal o apnea. Resultados. La incidencia de fracaso de la CPAP fue de 6,5 % (IC 95% 11,3-22,8 %). Fallecieron 29 pacientes, 7 de los cuales habían recibido CPAP (4,0 %) y, 22, respiración mecánica asistida (15,0 %; p<0,001). El riesgo relativo (RR) de morir de quienes recibieron CPAP, comparado con el de quienes recibieron respiración mecánica asistida, fue de 0,27 (IC 95% 0,12-0,61), pero, al ajustar por los factores de confusión, el uso de CPAP no implicó mayor riesgo de morir (RR=0,60; IC 95% 0,29-1,24). La letalidad con respiración mecánica asistida fue de 5,70 (IC 95% 3,75-8,66) muertes por 1.000 días-paciente, mientras que con CPAP fue de 1,37 (IC 95% 0,65-2,88; p<0,001). La incidencia de neumopatía crónica fue menor con CPAP (RR=0,71, IC 95% 0,54-0,96), al igual que la de hemorragia cerebral (RR=0,28; IC 95% 0,09-0,84) y la de sepsis (RR=0,67; IC 95% 0,52-0,86), pero fue similar en cuanto a escapes de aire (RR=2,51; IC 95% 0,83-7,61) y enterocolitis necrosante (RR=1,68; IC 95% 0,59-4,81). Conclusión. La incidencia de neumopatía crónica, hemorragia ventricular y sepsis es menor con el uso de CPAP.

Introduction: Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is useful in low birth weight infants with respiratory distress, but it is not known if it is a better alternative to mechanical ventilation after early pulmonary surfactant administration. Objective: To compare the incidence of adverse events in 28 to 32-week newborns with respiratory distress managed with mechanical ventilation or CPAP after early surfactant administration. Materials and methods: In total, 176 newborns were treated with CPAP and 147 with mechanical ventilation, all with Apgar scores >3 at five minutes and without apnea. Results: The incidence of CPAP failure was 6.5% (95% CI: 11.3-22.8%); 29 patients died: 7 with CPAP (4.0%) and 22 with mechanical ventilation (15.0%, p<0.001). The relative risk of dying with CPAP versus mechanical ventilation was 0.27 (95% CI: 0.12-0.61), but after adjusting for confounding factors, CPAP use did not imply a higher risk of dying (RR=0.60; 95% CI: 0.29-1.24). Mechanical ventilation fatality rate was 5.70 (95% CI: 3.75-8.66) deaths/1,000 days-patient, while with CPAP it was 1.37 (95% CI: 0.65-2.88, p<0.001). Chronic lung disease incidence was lower with CPAP than with mechanical ventilation (RR=0.71; 95% CI: 0.54-0.96), as were intracranial hemorrhage (RR=0.28, 95% CI: 0.09-0.84) and sepsis (RR=0.67; 95%CI: 0.52-0.86), and it was similar for air leaks (RR=2.51; 95% CI: 0.83-7.61) and necrotizing enterocolitis (RR=1.68, 95% CI: 0.59-4.81). Conclusion: CPAP exposure of premature infants with respiratory distress syndrome is protective against chronic lung disease, intraventricular hemorrhage and sepsis compared to mechanical ventilation. No differences were observed regarding air leak syndrome or death.

A multicenter, randomized, double-blind trial of a new porcine surfactant in premature infants with respiratory distress syndrome / Ensaio clínico multicêntrico duplo-cego randomizado com um novo surfactante de origem porcina em prematuros com síndrome do desconforto respiratório

Objective To compare the efficacy and safety of a new porcine-derived pulmonary surfactant developed by Instituto Butantan with those of animal-derived surfactants commercially available in Brazil, regarding neonatal mortality and the major complications of prematurity in preterm newborns with birth weight up to 1500g and diagnosed with respiratory distress syndrome. Methods Neonates diagnosed with respiratory distress syndrome were randomized to receive either Butantan surfactant (Butantan group) or one of the following surfactants: Survanta® or Curosurf®. Newborns receiving Survanta® or Curosurf® comprised the control group. The main outcome measures were mortality rates at 72 hours and at 28 days of life; the typical complications of prematurity as evaluated on the 28th day of life were defined as secundary outcomes. Results No differences were observed between the Butantan (n=154) and control (n=173) groups in relation to birth weight, gestational age, sex, and prenatal use of corticosteroids, or in mortality rates both at 72 hours (14.19% versus 14.12%; p=0.98) and at 28 days (39.86% versus 33.33%; p=0.24) of life. Higher 1- and 5-minute Apgar scores were observed among control group newborns. No differences were observed as regards the secondary outcomes, except for greater need for supplemental oxygen and a higher incidence of interstitial pulmonary emphysema in the Butantan group. Conclusion The mortality rates at 72 hours and 28 days of life and the incidence of major complications of prematurity were comparable to those found with the animal-derived surfactants commercially available in Brazil, showing the efficacy and safety of the new surfactant in the treatment of respiratory distress syndrome ...

Objetivo Comparar a eficácia e a segurança de um novo surfactante pulmonar de origem porcina, desenvolvido pelo Instituto Butantan, com os surfactantes de origem animal disponíveis no país, em relação à mortalidade neonatal e às principais complicações da prematuridade, em prematuros com peso de nascimento até 1500g e diagnóstico de síndrome do desconforto respiratório. Métodos Recém-nascidos com diagnóstico de síndrome do desconforto respiratório foram randomizados para receber surfactante Butantan (Grupo Butantan) ou um dos seguintes surfactantes: Survanta® ou Curosurf®. Os recém-nascidos que receberam Survanta® ou Curosurf® formaram o Grupo Controle. Foram definidas, como variáveis primárias, as mortalidades com 72 horas e 28 dias de vida e, como variáveis secundárias, as principais complicações típicas da prematuridade, avaliadas no 28O dia de vida. Resultados Não foram observadas diferenças em relação ao peso de nascimento, idade gestacional, sexo e corticoide pré-natal, assim como em relação à mortalidade dos recém-nascidos dos Grupos Butantan (n=154) e Controle (n=173), tanto com 72 horas (14,19% versus 14,12%; p=0,98) como em 28 dias de vida (39,86% versus 33,33%; p=0,24). Foram observados maiores valores do boletim de Apgar de 1 e de 5 minutos entre os recém-nascidos do Grupo Controle. Os grupos não diferiram em relação às variáveis secundárias, exceto por uma maior necessidade de uso de oxigênio e de enfisema pulmonar intersticial no Grupo Butantan. Conclusão As taxas de mortalidade com 72 horas ...

Impacto del síndrome de dificultad respiratoria en recién nacidos de muy bajo peso de nacimiento: estudio multicéntrico sudamericano / Impact of respiratory distress syndrome in very low birth weight infants: a multicenter South-American study

Objetivo. Analizar la incidencia, factores de riesgo, morbilidad relevante, empleo de recursos y mortalidad, en recién nacidos (RN) de muy bajo peso de nacimiento (<1500 g) con síndrome dedificultad respiratoria (SDR).Población y métodos. Estudio observacional y analítico. Se incluyeron 5991 RN vivos <1500 g de las 20 unidades de la Red Sudamericana de Neonatología (Neocosur) entre 2002 y 2007. Los datos se ingresaron prospectivamente en fichaselectrónicas en línea en el sitio web.Resultados. La edad gestacional (media) fue de 29,1 semanas (IC 95 por ciento 29,06-29,2) y el peso de nacimiento (medio) de 1100,5 g (IC 95 por ciento 1093,79-1107,3). La incidencia de SDR fue del 74 por ciento (IC 95 por ciento73-75). El principal factor de riesgo para el SDR fue la menor edad gestacional (p< 0,001), mientrasque la administración antenatal de corticoides (OR: 0,59; IC 95 por ciento 0,49-0,72), sexo femenino (OR: 0,77; IC 95 por ciento 0,67-0,89) y rotura prematura de membranas (OR: 0,81; IC 95 por ciento 0,68-0,96)constituyeron factores protectores. En los RN con SDR, el empleo antenatal de corticoides se asoció a menor mortalidad (OR: 0,40; IC 95 por ciento0,34-0,47). El uso de recursos fue mayor en el grupo con SDR, con más empleo de surfactante(74,3 por ciento contra 7,3 por ciento, p< 0,001), de ventilaciónmecánica (82,1 por ciento contra 23,8 por ciento, p< 0,001), más días de oxigenoterapia (p< 0,001) y de hospitalización (p< 0,001).Conclusiones. El SDR tuvo una elevada incidencia en RN< 1500 g y produjo un aumento en la mortalidad, morbilidad y en el empleo de recursos.

Objective. To analyze the incidence, risk factors, major morbidity, mortality and resource employment in very low birth weight infants (< 1500 g) with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS).Methods. Descriptive study using prospectively obtained on-line information from a data base of 20 units belonging to the South American Neocosur Network. A total of 5991 VLBW infants were registered during years 2002-2007. Results. The mean gestacional age was 29.1 weeks (95 percent CI 29.06-29.21) and the mean of birth weight was 1100.5 g (95 percent CI 1093.79-1107.37). The global incidence of RDS was 74 percent (95 percent CI 73-75). Antenatal steroids were administered to 73 percent of this population. The main risk factor was lower gestational age (p< 0.001); where as prenatal steroids (OR: 0.59; 95 percent CI 0.49-0.72), female gender (OR: 0.77; 95 percent CI 0.67-0.89) and premature rupture of membranes (OR: 0.81; 95 percent CI 0.68-0.96) were protective factors. Antenatal steroids was also associated with a decrease in mortality in those infants that presented with RDS (OR: 0.40; 95 percent CI 0.34-0.47). Use of resources was higher in the group with RDS, with a greater use of surfactant (74.3 percent vs. 7.3 percent, p< 0.001), mechanical ventilation (82.1 percent vs. 23.8 percent, p< 0.001), and more days of oxygen (median of 8 vs. 1 day, p< 0.001) and hospitalization (median of 61 vs. 45 days, p< 0.001). RDS was associated to an increase risk in the incidence of ROP, PDA, late onset sepsis, severe IVH and oxygen requirement at 36 weeks of corrected gestational age. Conclusions. RDS had a high incidence in very low birth weight infants, despite the frequent use of antenatal steroids. VLBW Infants withRDS had a higher mortality and an increase risk of relevant morbidity. RDS also increased use of resources.

Complications among premature neonates treated with beractant and poractant alfa.

Objective. To compare the complications among preterm infants treated with two different natural surfactants. Methods. In a randomized clinical trial, 150 preterm infants with Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) treated with exogenous surfactant, were enrolled in the study. Group A consisted of 79 neonates that received poractant (curosurf). Seventy one newborn infants in group B were treated with beractant (Survanta). Results. The mean gestational age for group A and B were 29.40±2.90 wk and 29.50±2.73 wk (P=0.82), respectively. The demographic and clinical variables were similar in both groups. The mean duration of intubation (as a primary outcome) was significantly shorter in infants treated with poractant (3.13±1.80 vs 4.06±2.7 days p=0.05). The mean duration of need for oxygen and hospitalization of patients in group A and B were 17.73±22.25 vs 19.14±17.85days (p=0.67) and 24.89±26.41 vs 29.14±23.54 days (p= 0.32), respectively. There was no significant difference between groups with respect to mortality and morbidity, including pulmonary hemorrhage, intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH), patent ductus arteriosus, sepsis, and bronchopulmonary dysplasia (secondary outcome). Conclusions. In this study, infants who received poractant had shorter duration of intubation than infants treated with beractant, without any difference in the duration of oxygen therapy or hospitalization. There was no significant superiority of poractant over beractant.

Síndrome de dificultad respiratoria asociado a líquido amniótico meconial en recién nacidos de término y postérmino: incidencia, factores de riesgos y morbimortalidad / Respiratory distress syndrome associated to meconial amniotic fluid in posterm and term newborns: incidence, risk factors and morbimortality

Introducción. El líquido amniótico meconial (LAM) se presenta en 5 a 30 por ciento en recién nacidos de término y postérmino, entre el 2 al 10 por ciento desarrollan síndrome de aspiración de líquido amniótico meconial (SALAM). La mortalidad asociada es del 4 al 40 por ciento. Los factores de riesgo para la aparición de SALAM son: el aumento en la consistencia del LAM, alteraciones en el monitoreo fetal, las cesáreas, menos de 5 controles prenatales, el sexo masculino, score de Apgar menor a 7 y el oligoamnios. El LAM aumenta el riesgo de síndrome de dificultad respiratoria (SDR) en recién nacidos de término y postérmino. Objetivos. Estimar la incidencia de LAM y SALAM en RN de término o postérmino. Comparar el riesgo de SDR en RN con LAM con aquellos RN con líquido amniótico claro (LAC). Analizar los factores de riesgos asociados a SALAM. Población y muestra. Criterios de inclusión: Casos: 1.150 RN >37 semanas de EG con LAM. Controles: 2.300 RN >37 semanas de EG con LAC. Criterios de exclusión: RN <37 semanas de EG, hijo de madre diabética o hipertensa, RN con malformaciones, madre con corioamnionitis, recién nacido pequeño para edad gestacional. Resultados. Sobre un total de 10.332 RN vivos durante el período de estudio en la Maternidad Sardá, 1.150 presentaron líquido amniótico meconial, que corresponde a una incidencia del 11,1%. Se observó una mayor asociación de SALAM a mayor edad gestacional. La incidencia de SALAM fue del 3,9 por ciento y la presencia de SDR en RN con líquido amniótico claro fue del 1,3 por ciento (RR: 2,5 [IC 95 por ciento 1,3-3,7]). En presencia de LAM se evidenció SDR con más severidad, más presencia de escapes de aire, menor puntaje de Apgar y mayor mortalidad. En el análisis del subgrupo con SDR encontramos un menor control prenatal, menor puntaje de Apgar al 5to minuto, prevalencia del sexo masculino, mayores complicaciones y mortalidad en el grupo con líquido amniótico meconial...

[Determinants of neonatal mortality in a Tunisian population]

In Tunisia, perinatal mortality remains a public health problem, currently estimated at 28%, including 15% of still birth rate and 10 to 15% of early neonatal mortality rate. The recent investigations show that about half of the deaths at less than five years old are of perinatal origin and that neonatal mortality represents two thirds of infant mortality. Published data regarding neonatal mortality and the causes of death are sparse. to evaluate the neonatal mortality rate over a 2 year period in our population study and to present data collected prospectively on the risk factors and the causes of all neonatal deaths. a prospective cohort compiling all live births reported between January 2007 and December 2008 at Charles Nicolle hospital [Tunis-Tunisia]. All the neonatal deaths that occurred before or after discharge or transferred to other hospitals and subsequently died are included. Births from termination of pregnancy were excluded from all the analyses. Causes of deaths were assigned according the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision [ICD10]. 88 neonatal deaths were recorded over 7285 live births [LB] that is a NMR of 12%o LB. Early neonatal death occurred in 79 cases [88.7%], that is an ENMR of 10.8%o LB. Risk factors directly related to neonatal mortality were prematurity [aOR=6.03- 95%CI: [2-18.13] p=0.001], neonatal respiratory distress [aOR=16.12 - 95%CI: [5.67-45.78] p<10 [-3]], perinatal asphyxia [aOR=11.49- 95%CI: [3.68-35.92] p<10[-3]], nosocomial infection aOR=8.71- 95%CI: [1.77-42.70] p=0.008, and small for gestational age aOR-7.11- 95%CI: [2.23-22.69] p=0.001. 80.6% of underlying causes and 88.6% of immediate causes of death are gathered in the chapter [Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period]. Maternal hypertensive disorders and extreme immaturity due to spontaneous prematurity were respectively responsible for 13.6% and 10.2% of underlying causes of neonatal death. Neonatal mortality remains high, dominated by the conditions originating in the perinatal period. The multitude of the risk factors implies the need for a multidisciplinary strategy of intervention, engaging the pre and perinatal prevention

Balance hídrico y uso de drogas vasoactivas como predictores de mortalidad en pacientes con lesión pulmonar aguda y síndrome de distress respiratorio agudo: Estudio multicéntrico / Water balance and drug use vasoactive as predictors of mortality in patients with acute lung injury and respiratory distress syndrome acute: Multicentric study

Introducción. Desde la década de 1990, la mortalidad por el síndrome de distress respiratorio agudo ha disminuido. Sin embargo, no hay datos concluyentes acerca de que una nueva estrategia sea responsable de esta evolución (p. ej., el manejo de los fluidos). Aún no se ha dilucidado cuál es la cantidad óptima de fluidos para tratar a estos pacientes. Clásicamente la discusión se basa en estrategias liberales o conservadoras. Objetivo. El objetivo principal fue conocer cómo impacta el balance de fluidos asociado con el uso de noradrenalina en la evolución. Materiales y métodos. Se llevó a cabo un estudio observacional en 87 pacientes con síndrome de distress respiratorio agudo entre agosto y diciembre de 2007, en tres hospitales universitarios. Se utilizó el protocolo de tratamiento estándar de las Unidades de Cuidados Intensivos permitiendo la expansión en forma liberal cuando se sospechaba hipovolemia no resuelta. Resultados. Se detectaron tres situaciones de mayor riesgo y mala evolución: a) la asociación de noradrenalina y balance positivo de fluidos <2500 ml en las primeras 24 h (OR: 5,4; IC95%: 2,1-13,9; p = 0,0004), b) la asociación de noradrenalina y balance acumulativo >5500 ml en las primeras 72 h (OR: 2,7; IC95%: 1,1-6,5; p = 0,032) y c) pacientes con puntaje APACHE II >21, noradrenalina y balance positivo <2500 ml en las primeras 24 h (OR: 8,4; IC95%: 1,8-39; p = 0,008). Conclusión. La utilización de noradrenalina y escaso fluido en estrategias de reanimación que intentan "proteger" al pulmón con lesión parece no ser adecuada, según este estudio observacional(AU)

Introduction. Recent studies have shown an important decline in mortality due to acute respiratory distress syndrome since 1990. However, to date, there is no definitive evidence to demonstrate that any mode of specific therapeutic approach (i.e., fluid management) make a difference in survival or other outcome measures. The optimal fluid management of acute lung injury is not established. Classically there are two arguments: the wet or dry strategy. Objective. The main goal was to know the impact on outcome of fluid balance and the use of noradrenaline as a vasoactive drug. Materials and methods. In this observational study, 87 ventilated patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome were included from August to December 2007 in three University Critical Care Units. A standard protocol of resuscitation was used, fluid intake was liberal only in hypovolemic patients. Results. Three categories of risk and poor outcome were detected: a) noradrenaline plus positive fluid balance <2500 mL in first day (OR: 5.4; IC95%: 2.1-13.9; p = 0.0004), b) noradrenaline plus a cumulative positive balance >550 mL in first 72 hours (OR: 2.7; IC95%: 1.1-6.5; p = 0.032), c) APACHE II >21 and noradrenaline plus positive fluid balance <2500 mL in the first day (OR: 8.4; IC95%: 1.8-39; p = 0.008). Conclusion. The use of noradrenaline and conservative resuscitation with fluid in critically ill patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome in order to minimize the risk of excessive fluid therapy was associated with poor outcome and higher mortality(AU)

Efeitos da posição prona no paciente com síndrome da angústia respiratória aguda (sara): metanálise / Metanálise effects of prone position in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ards): meta-analysis

Objetivo: Esta revisão teve como objetivo determinar a eficácia da posição prona sobre a PaO2, FiO2, PaO2/FiO2, PEEP, PaCO2 e mortalidade nos pacientes com Síndrome da Angústia Respiratória Aguda­ SARA, discutindo os efeitos benéficos do posicionamento em prono nos pacientes com SARA. A análise dos dados foi realizada através do teste t de Student, com nível de significância p<0,05.Método: Foram analisados revisões sistemáticas e ensaios clínicos controlados e randomizados, a maioria foi publicado nos últimos sete anos, nas línguas inglesa e portuguesa, tendo como referência as bases de dados MEDLINE (National Library of Medicine) e SCIELO (Scientific Electronic Library Online).Resultados: Após a análise e interpretação dos dados, foi observado que só houve diferença estatisticamente significante (p< 0,05) para os índices de PaO2 e PaO2/FiO2.. As demais variáveis (FiO2, PEEP, PaCO2, mortalidade) não apresentaram valores de "p" significantes.Conclusão: Mais evidências são necessárias para confirmar os reais benefícios do posicionamento em prono. Os resultados parecem ser promissores para beneficiar pacientes com SARA, uma vez que houve melhora da oxigenação com aumento da PaO2, diminuição da lesão pulmonar representada pela melhora da relação PaO2/FiO2, com conseqüente redução da mortalidade.

Objective: This review aimed to determine the effectiveness of the prone position on the PaO2, FiO2, PaO2/FiO2, PEEP, PaCO2 and mortality in patients with respiratory distress syndrome - ARDS, discussing the beneficial effects of the positioning in pronation in patients with ARDS. Data analysis was performed by Student's t test with significance set at 0.05. Methods: We analyzed and systematic reviews and randomized controlled trials, the majority was published in the last seven years, in English and Portuguese, with reference to the databases MEDLINE (National Library of Medicine) and SCIELO (Scientific Electronic Library Online). Results: After analyzing and interpreting data, it was observed that only statistically significant difference (p <0.05) for the rates of PaO2 and PaO2/FiO2 .. The other variables (FiO2, PEEP, PaCO2, mortality) showed no significant p-values. Conclusion: More evidence is needed to confirm the actual benefits in the prone position. The results seem promising to benefit patients with ARDS, since there was improvement in oxygenation with the paO2 increase, decrease in lung injury represented by the improvement of the relationship PaO2/FiO2, with a consequent reduction in mortality

Bronchopulmonary dysplasia in very low birth weight infants.

Objective. To determine the risk factors for development of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) by evaluating mild and moderate/severe BPD in extramural neonates with a birth weight <1501 g. Methods. A case-control study was conducted between January 1, 2004- December 31, 2006. Patients with BPD and without BPD were compared. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia was diagnosed and classified according to the Bancalari criteria. One-hundred and six (106) extramural premature infants with a birth weight <1501 g and admitted to the Neonatal Unit in the first three days of life and survived for more than 28 postnatal days were included. Patients with multiple congenital anomalies and complex cardiac pathologies were excluded. The maternal and neonatal risk factors, clinical features, mechanical ventilation treatment were compared. The principal risk factors for BPD development were analyzed and followed by logistic regression test. Results. The diagnosis was mild BPD in 27 of the 106 patients and moderate/severe BPD in 29. The incidence of BPD was 52.8%. Fifty of 106 patients had no BPD. Analysis of risk factors revealed that gestational age ≤28 weeks (p=0.019), birth weight ≤1000 g (p=0.007), hypothermia (p=0.003), acidosis (p=0.003) and hypotension (p=0.005) at admission, respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) ( p<0.001), mechanical ventilation therapy (p<0.001), surfactant therapy (p=0.005), higher amount of mean fluid therapy on 7th days (p=0.008), nosocomial infection (p<0.001), higher amount of mean packed red cell transfusions (p<0.001) and more than two packed red cell transfusions (p=0.033) were risk factors associated with the development of BPD. Multivariant logistic regression analysis showed acidosis at admission (OR 5.12, 95%CI 1.17–22.27, p=0.029), surfactant treatment (OR 7.53, 95%CI 2.14–26.45, p=0.002), nosocomial infections (OR 4.66, 95%CI 1.27–17.12, p=0.02) and PDA (OR 9.60, 95%CI 2.23–41.22, p=0.002) were risk factors increasing the severity of BPD. Conclusion. The most important risk factors for BPD development in our study were RDS and nosocomial infections while the presence of acidosis at admission, surfactant administration, nosocomial infections and the presence of PDA were the most important risk factors regarding BPD severity. Presence of acidosis at admission as a risk factor emphasized the importance of suitable transport conditions for premature infants.