Cardiometry, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Weaning Invasive Mechanical Ventilation
Conditions
Keywords
Intensive-care, COPD, ICON, Weaning
Brief summary
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, often necessitating invasive mechanical ventilation (MV) during acute exacerbations. Weaning these patients from MV is a critical juncture in their care, as prolonged ventilation is associated with increased complications, including ventilator-associated pneumonia, diaphragmatic dysfunction, and higher healthcare costs. Traditional weaning indices, such as the Rapid Shallow Breathing Index (RSBI), Maximum Inspiratory Pressure (MIP), and the Integrative Weaning Index (IWI), New Integrative Weaning Index (NIWI) have been employed to predict weaning outcomes. However, their predictive accuracy in COPD patients is variable, often due to the heterogeneous nature of the disease and the presence of comorbidities. Recent advancements have introduced non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring tools, such as the ICON® (Electrical Cardiometry), which measures parameters like cardiac output, stroke volume, and thoracic fluid content. These parameters may offer additional insights into a patient's readiness for weaning by providing real-time data on cardiovascular and fluid status, which are crucial in the weaning process. There is a scarcity of data comparing the predictive value of ICON parameters with traditional weaning indices in COPD patients. Understanding whether ICON-derived metrics can enhance weaning predictions and lead to more individualized and effective weaning strategies, reducing the duration of MV and improving patient outcomes.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Assiut University
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* All COPD patients who are mechanically ventilated for more than 48 h due to acute exacerbation and fulfilling weaning criteria will be included in the study.
Exclusion criteria
1. Patients younger than 18 years old. 2. Patients with pneumothorax, pleural, or pericardial effusion. 3. Patients with injuries, burns, or wounds which precludes the proper application of the device electrodes.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluate the accuracy of non-invasive hemodynamic parameters using Electric Cardiometry to predict weaning outcome in mechanically ventilated COPD patients. | 2 Years | Assess the accuracy of the non-invasive hemodynamic parameters (Cardiac index, Thoracic fluid content, contractility, contractility index, systemic vascular resistance) using Electric Cardiometry device ICON® to predict the outcome of the weaning trial in mechanically ventilated COPD patients. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluate respiratory indices (RSBI, IWI, MIWI) as predictors of weaning outcome in mechanically ventilated COPD patients | 2 years | Assess the accuracy of currently used respiratory indices (RSBI, IWI, MIWI) in the prediction of the outcome of weaning trial. These indices are currently used widely to predict the success or failure of weaning; However, there as still no consensus on a universal parameter and cut-off point. |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
Primary ContactKarim Osama Sleem, Masters Degree of Medicine
Outcome results
None listed