Comprehensive study of mechanical power in controlled mechanical ventilation: Prevalence of elevated mechanical power and component analysis / Estudio Integral de la Potencia Mecánica en la Ventilación Mecánica Controlada: Prevalencia de Potencia Mecánica Elevada y Análisis de Componentes

Objective To determine the prevalence of elevated mechanical power (MP) values (>17J/min) used in routine clinical practice. Design Observational, descriptive, cross-sectional, analytical, multicenter, international study conducted on November 21, 2019, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. NCT03936231. Setting One hundred thirty-three Critical Care Units. Patients Patients receiving invasive mechanical ventilation for any cause. Interventions None. Main variables of interest Mechanical power. Results A population of 372 patients was analyzed. PM was significantly higher in patients under pressure-controlled ventilation (PC) compared to volume-controlled ventilation (VC) (19.20±8.44J/min vs. 16.01±6.88J/min; p<0.001), but the percentage of patients with PM>17J/min was not different (41% vs. 35%, respectively; p=0.382). The best models according to AICcw expressing PM for patients in VC are described as follows: Surrogate Strain (Driving Pressure) + PEEP+Surrogate Strain Rate (PEEP/Flow Ratio) + Respiratory Rate. For patients in PC, it is defined as: Surrogate Strain (Expiratory Tidal Volume/PEEP) + PEEP+Surrogate Strain Rate (Surrogate Strain/Ti) + Respiratory Rate+Expiratory Tidal Volume+Ti. Conclusions A substantial proportion of mechanically ventilated patients may be at risk of experiencing elevated levels of mechanical power. Despite observed differences in mechanical power values between VC and PC ventilation, they did not result in a significant disparity in the prevalence of high mechanical power values. (AU)

Objetivo Determinar la prevalencia de valores elevados de potencia mecánica (PM) (>17J/min) utilizados en la práctica clínica habitual. Diseño estudio observacional, descriptivo de corte transversal, analítico, multicéntrico e internacional, realizado el 21 de noviembre de 2019 en horario de 8 a 15 horas. NCT03936231. Ámbito Ciento treinta y tres Unidad de Cuidados Críticos. Pacientes pacientes que recibirán ventilación mecánica por cualquier causa. Intervenciones ninguna Variables de interés principales Potencia mecánica. Resultados se analizaron 372 enfermos. La PM fue significativamente mayor en pacientes en ventilación controlada por presión (PC) que en ventilación controlada por volumen (VC) (19,20+8,44J/min frente a 16,01+6,88J/min; p<0,001), pero el porcentaje de pacientes con PM>17J/min no fue diferente (41% frente a 35% respectivamente; p=0,382). Los mejores modelos según AICcw que expresan la PM para los enfermos en VC se decribe como: Strain subrogante (Presión de conducción) + PEEP+Strain Rate subrogante (PEEP/cociente de flujo) + Frecuencia respiratoria. Para los enfermos en PC se define como: Strain subrogante (Volumen tidal expiratorio/PEEP) + PEEP+Strain Rate subrogante (Strain subrogante/Ti) + Frecuencia respiratoria+Expiratory Tidal Volumen+Ti. Conclusiones Gran parte de los pacientes en ventilación mecánica en condiciones de práctica clínica habitual reciben niveles de potencia mecánica peligrosos. A pesar de las diferencias observadas en los valores de potencia mecánica entre la ventilación VC y PC, este porcentaje de riesgo fue similar en PC y VC. (AU)

Comprehensive study of mechanical power in controlled mechanical ventilation: Prevalence of elevated mechanical power and component analysis.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of elevated mechanical power (MP) values (>17J/min) used in routine clinical practice. DESIGN: Observational, descriptive, cross-sectional, analytical, multicenter, international study conducted on November 21, 2019, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. NCT03936231. SETTING: One hundred thirty-three Critical Care Units. PATIENTS: Patients receiving invasive mechanical ventilation for any cause. INTERVENTIONS: None. MAIN VARIABLES OF INTEREST: Mechanical power. RESULTS: A population of 372 patients was analyzed. PM was significantly higher in patients under pressure-controlled ventilation (PC) compared to volume-controlled ventilation (VC) (19.20±8.44J/min vs. 16.01±6.88J/min; p<0.001), but the percentage of patients with PM>17J/min was not different (41% vs. 35%, respectively; p=0.382). The best models according to AICcw expressing PM for patients in VC are described as follows: Surrogate Strain (Driving Pressure) + PEEP+Surrogate Strain Rate (PEEP/Flow Ratio) + Respiratory Rate. For patients in PC, it is defined as: Surrogate Strain (Expiratory Tidal Volume/PEEP) + PEEP+Surrogate Strain Rate (Surrogate Strain/Ti) + Respiratory Rate+Expiratory Tidal Volume+Ti. CONCLUSIONS: A substantial proportion of mechanically ventilated patients may be at risk of experiencing elevated levels of mechanical power. Despite observed differences in mechanical power values between VC and PC ventilation, they did not result in a significant disparity in the prevalence of high mechanical power values.

Physical therapy in postoperative cardiac surgery: patient's perception.

INTRODUCTION: Many strategies to improve services provided by for physiotherapy are based on patients satisfaction. Listen and observe the behavior of patients in a hospital is crucial to understanding and improvement of service and the hospital. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to identify the patient's perception undergoing cardiac surgery on the physiotherapy service provided to wards of hospitals for heart surgery reference in the city of Maceió, AL, Brazil, and from that information detect what actions are perceived as priorities for which are noteworthy plans for improvements in quality of care. METHODS: Cross-sectional study, conducted in quality and quantity of reference hospitals in cardiac surgery in the city of Maceio, AL, Brazil, in the period from September to November 2008. The study included 30 users of the Sistema Único de Saúde, of which 12 (40%) female and 18 (60%) males. The average age of this sample was 49.2 ± 11.9 years and most belonged to socioeconomic class D (36.7%). RESULTS: It was found that only 16.7% had contact with the physiotherapist before surgery. Regarding educational guidelines about postoperative period, only 2.9% patients reported having received them. However, 56.8% rated the care as good and 100% of patients reported believing that physiotherapy could improve their health status. CONCLUSION: We suggest the implementation of preoperative physical therapy protocols with preventive measures and educational as well as new researchs that may characterize the population of users of health plans/private.

Fisioterapia no pós-operatório de cirurgia cardíaca: a percepção do paciente / Physical therapy in postoperative cardiac surgery: patient's perception

INTRODUÇÃO: Muitas estratégias para melhorar os serviços prestados pela fisioterapia estão baseadas na satisfação dos pacientes. Ouvir e observar o comportamento dos pacientes dentro de um hospital é fundamental para a compreensão e melhoria do serviço e ambiente hospitalar. OBJETIVO: O presente estudo teve como objetivo identificar a percepção dos pacientes submetidos à cirurgia cardíaca acerca do serviço de fisioterapia prestado nas enfermarias dos hospitais de referência em cirurgia cardíaca na cidade de Maceió, AL, Brasil e, a partir dessas informações, detectar quais ações são percebidas como prioritárias para que sejam traçados planos de melhorias da qualidade do atendimento. MÉTODOS: Trata-se de um estudo descritivo transversal e quantitativo, realizado nos hospitais de referência em cirurgia cardíaca na cidade de Maceió, AL, Brasil, no período de setembro a novembro de 2008. Foram incluídos no estudo 30 pacientes usuários do Sistema Único de Saúde, sendo 12 (40 por cento) do gênero feminino e 18 (60 por cento) do gênero masculino. A idade média desta amostra foi de 49,2 ± 11,9 anos e a maioria pertencia à classe socioeconômica D (36,7 por cento). RESULTADOS: Observou-se que só 16,7 por cento tiveram contato com o fisioterapeuta antes da cirurgia. Em relação a orientações educativas acerca do pós-operatório, apenas 2,9 por cento dos pacientes relataram tê-las recebido. No entanto, 56,8 por cento classificaram o atendimento como bom e 100 por cento dos pacientes referiram acreditar que o tratamento fisioterapêutico poderia melhorar o seu estado de saúde. CONCLUSÃO: Sugerimos a implementação de protocolos fisioterapêuticos pré-operatórios com medidas preventivas e educacionais, bem como novos trabalhos que possam caracterizar a população de usuários de planos de saúde/particulares.

INTRODUCTION: Many strategies to improve services provided by for physiotherapy are based on patients satisfaction. Listen and observe the behavior of patients in a hospital is crucial to understanding and improvement of service and the hospital. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to identify the patient's perception undergoing cardiac surgery on the physiotherapy service provided to wards of hospitals for heart surgery reference in the city of Maceió, AL, Brazil, and from that information detect what actions are perceived as priorities for which are noteworthy plans for improvements in quality of care. METHODS: Cross-sectional study, conducted in quality and quantity of reference hospitals in cardiac surgery in the city of Maceio, AL, Brazil, in the period from September to November 2008. The study included 30 users of the Sistema Único de Saúde, of which 12 (40 percent) female and 18 (60 percent) males. The average age of this sample was 49.2 ± 11.9 years and most belonged to socioeconomic class D (36.7 percent). RESULTS: It was found that only 16.7 percent had contact with the physiotherapist before surgery. Regarding educational guidelines about postoperative period, only 2.9 percent patients reported having received them. However, 56.8 percent rated the care as good and 100 percent of patients reported believing that physiotherapy could improve their health status. CONCLUSION: We suggest the implementation of preoperative physical therapy protocols with preventive measures and educational as well as new researchs that may characterize the population of users of health plans/private.