Physiological effects and safety of bed verticalization in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome
Trunk inclination in patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) in the supine position has gained scientific interest due to its effects on respiratory physiology, including mechanics, oxygenation, ventilation distribution, and efficiency. Changing from flat supine to semi-recumbent in...
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| Published in: | Critical care (London, England) Vol. 28; no. 1; p. 262 |
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
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BioMed Central Ltd
05-08-2024
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| Summary: | Trunk inclination in patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) in the supine position has gained scientific interest due to its effects on respiratory physiology, including mechanics, oxygenation, ventilation distribution, and efficiency. Changing from flat supine to semi-recumbent increases driving pressure due to decreased respiratory system compliance. Positional adjustments also deteriorate ventilatory efficiency for CO
removal, particularly in COVID-19-associated ARDS (C-ARDS), indicating likely lung parenchyma overdistension. Tilting the trunk reduces chest wall compliance and, to a lesser extent, lung compliance and transpulmonary driving pressure, with significant hemodynamic and gas exchange implications.
A prospective, pilot physiological study was conducted on early ARDS patients in two ICUs at CHU Clermont-Ferrand, France. The protocol involved 30-min step gradual verticalization from a 30° semi-seated position (baseline) to different levels of inclination (0°, 30°, 60°, and 90°), before returning to the baseline position. Measurements included tidal volume, positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP), esophageal pressures, and pulmonary artery catheter data. The primary endpoint was the variation in transpulmonary driving pressure through the verticalization procedure.
From May 2020 through January 2021, 30 patients were included. Transpulmonary driving pressure increased slightly from baseline (median and interquartile range [IQR], 9 [5-11] cmH
O) to the 90° position (10 [7-14] cmH
O; P < 10
for the overall effect of position in mixed model). End-expiratory lung volume increased with verticalization, in parallel to decreases in alveolar strain and increased arterial oxygenation. Verticalization was associated with decreased cardiac output and stroke volume, and increased norepinephrine doses and serum lactate levels, prompting interruption of the procedure in two patients. There were no other adverse events such as falls or equipment accidental removals.
Verticalization to 90° is feasible in ARDS patients, improving EELV and oxygenation up to 30°, likely due to alveolar recruitment and blood flow redistribution. However, there is a risk of overdistension and hemodynamic instability beyond 30°, necessitating individualized bed angles based on clinical situations. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov registration number NCT04371016 , April 24, 2020. |
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| ISSN: | 1364-8535 1466-609X 1466-609X 1364-8535 1366-609X |
| DOI: | 10.1186/s13054-024-05013-y |