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Comparison Between Different Ventilator Hyperinflation Maneuvers

Comparison Between Different Ventilator Hyperinflation Maneuvers

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT03631342
Enrollment
30
Registered
2018-08-15
Start date
2017-03-18
Completion date
2018-05-23
Last updated
2018-08-15

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Conditions

Infections, Respiratory, Ventilator Associated Pneumonia

Keywords

Ventilator Hyperinflation, Physical Therapy, Mechanical Ventilation

Brief summary

The hyperinflation ventilator was performed in different modalities and ventilatory adjustments, with total pressure of 40cmH2O. The inspiratory volume, inspiratory time, mean airway pressure, inspiratory and expiratory flow, and bias flow were evaluated.

Detailed description

PURPOSE: To compare different ways of applying ventilator hyperinflation. METHODS: A randomized crossover clinical trial was performed with 30 patients (66.5 ± 17.3 years) with hypersecretion. The ventilator hyperinflation was performed in five ventilatory modalities for five minutes, with an interval of 2 hours, the order being determined by randomization: controlled ventilation at volume (VCV) with constant flow of 20 (VCV20) Lpm and 40 Lpm (VCV40), controlled ventilation pressure ventilation (PCV), controlled pressure ventilation associated with inspiratory time adjustment (PCV + Tins) and support pressure ventilation (PSV). In VCV mode, the volume was increased every 50mL, until reaching a maximum pressure of 40cmH2O. In the pressure controlled modes, the inspiratory pressure was increased every 5 cmH2O until the total pressure reached 40 cmH2O. The inspiratory time was adjusted so that the inspiratory flow reached the baseline. The following variables were evaluated: tidal volume, inspiratory time (Tins), mean airway pressure (Pmean), peak inspiratory flow (PIFR) and expiratory flow (PEFR), PIFR / PEFR and Bias Flow (PEFR-PIFR).

Interventions

OTHERVCV20

controlled volume ventilation mode under constant flow of 20 Lpm. The inspired volume was progressively increased until the Pmax reached 40cmH2O.

OTHERVCV40

volume controlled ventilation mode under constant flow of 40 Lpm. The inspired volume was progressively increased until the Pmax reached 40cmH2O.

OTHERPCV

controlled ventilation mode, 1 second inspiratory time. The inspiratory pressure was increased every 5 cmH2O, until reaching the maximum pressure of 40 cmH2O.

OTHERPCV+Tins

controlled ventilation and inspiratory pressure was increased every 5 cmH2O until the maximum pressure was 40 cmH2O. The inspiratory time was gradually increased until the inspiratory flow reached the baseline. Concomitantly, the respiratory rate was decreased to allow the expiratory flow also to reach the baseline, to avoid self-PEEP.

OTHERPSV

ventilatory mode with pressure support, with progressive increases of 5 cmH2O at inspiratory pressure, until reaching Pmax of 40 cmH2O. The expiratory sensitivity was adjusted by 25% for all patients.

Sponsors

Brazilian Institute of Higher Education of Censa
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE

Intervention model description

In order to perform both interventions, the patients were placed in dorsal decubitus with a head elevated at 45 ° and submitted to closed tracheal aspiration, according to the recommendations of the American Association for Respiratory Care. In addition, the bacteriological filter was changed, the cuff pressure was increased and the presence of leaks in the mechanical fan circuits was verified. All patients underwent five hyperinflation maneuvers, the order being determined by randomization. Controlled volume ventilation (VCV) at a constant flow rate of 20 Lpm (VCV-20) and 40 Lpm (VCV-40), controlled pressure ventilation (VCV-40) was performed for 2 minutes at 10 minute intervals. PCV), pressure-controlled ventilation associated with inspiratory time adjustment (PCV + Tins) and pressure-supported ventilation (PSV). PEEP and FiO2 were maintained throughout the study.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Pulmonary infection * Mechanically ventilated for more than 96 hours through pressure-assisted ventilation (PSV) or pressure-controlled ventilation (PCV) * Static compliance between 30 and 70 mL/cmH2O * PEEP between 5 and 8 cmH2O.

Exclusion criteria

* Hemodynamic instability * Non-drained pleural effusion or pneumothorax * Intracranial hypertension * Bronchospasm * Adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) * Decompensated congestive heart failure

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Inspiratory VolumeFive minutes after the onset of interventionInspiratory volume reached in each mode of ventilator hyperinflation, under a maximum pressure of 40cmH2O
Inspiratory timeFive minutes after the onset of interventioninspiratory time necessary for the inspiratory flow to reach the baseline or according to the settings of each modality
Mean PressureFive minutes after the onset of interventionairway mean pressure measured on the mechanical ventilator in 2 cycles
Peak Expiratory FlowFive minutes after the onset of interventionmaximal expiratory flow in 2 cycles
Peak Inspiratory FlowFive minutes after the onset of interventionMaximal inspiratory flow in 2 cycles
PIFR/PEFRFive minutes after the onset of interventionPeak inspiratory to expiratory flow ratio
Bias FlowFive minutes after the onset of interventionDifference between peak inspiratory and expiratory flows

Countries

Brazil

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026