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ArticlePeerJ2018

Positive end expiratory pressure in acute hypoxemic respiratory failure due to community acquired pneumonia: do we need a personalized approach?

Valentina Paolini, Paola Faverio, Stefano Aliberti, Grazia Messinesi, Giuseppe Foti, Oriol Sibila, Anna Monzani, Federica De Giacomi, Anna Stainer, Alberto Pesci

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Article in PeerJ, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05178160 (Lung Ultrasound-Guided PEEP Titration Versus Standard Protocol in Patients With COVID-19 ARDS Treated With CPAP), which is not on this map. Cited by 3 papers.

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NCT05178160 nacompletednot on this mapstarted 2021, after this paper: background citation

Lung Ultrasound-Guided PEEP Titration Versus Standard Protocol in Patients With COVID-19 ARDS Treated With CPAP: a Single Center Prospective Trial

TypeinterventionalSponsorSanta Maria delle Grazie HospitalRan2021 to 2021Enrolled60ConditionsCOVID-19 Acute Respiratory Distress SyndromeArmsPEEP Standard Protocol
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10 authors.

Valentina PaoliniDipartimento Cardio-Toraco-Vascolare, Respiratory Unit, San Gerardo Hospital, ASST di Monza, University of Milan-Bicocca, Monza, Italy.
Paola FaverioDipartimento Cardio-Toraco-Vascolare, Respiratory Unit, San Gerardo Hospital, ASST di Monza, University of Milan-Bicocca, Monza, Italy.
Stefano AlibertiDepartment of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, Cardio-thoracic unit and Cystic Fibrosis Adult Center, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, University of Milan, Milano, Italy.
Grazia MessinesiDipartimento Cardio-Toraco-Vascolare, Respiratory Unit, San Gerardo Hospital, ASST di Monza, University of Milan-Bicocca, Monza, Italy.
Giuseppe FotiDepartment of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, San Gerardo Hospital, ASST-Monza, University of Milan- Bicocca, Monza, Italy.
Oriol SibilaRespiratory Department, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), and Biomedical Research Institute Sant Pau (IIB Sant Pau), Barcelona, Spain.
Anna MonzaniDipartimento Cardio-Toraco-Vascolare, Respiratory Unit, San Gerardo Hospital, ASST di Monza, University of Milan-Bicocca, Monza, Italy.
Federica De GiacomiDipartimento Cardio-Toraco-Vascolare, Respiratory Unit, San Gerardo Hospital, ASST di Monza, University of Milan-Bicocca, Monza, Italy.
Anna StainerDipartimento Cardio-Toraco-Vascolare, Respiratory Unit, San Gerardo Hospital, ASST di Monza, University of Milan-Bicocca, Monza, Italy.
Alberto PesciDipartimento Cardio-Toraco-Vascolare, Respiratory Unit, San Gerardo Hospital, ASST di Monza, University of Milan-Bicocca, Monza, Italy.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAcute respiratory failure (ARF) is a life-threatening complication in patients with community acquired pneumonia (CAP). The use of non-invasive ventilation is controversial. With this prospective, observational study we aimed to describe a protocol to assess whether a patient with moderate-to-severe hypoxemic ARF secondary to CAP benefits, in clinical and laboratoristic terms, from the application of a positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP) + oxygen vs oxygen alone.

methodsPatients who benefit from PEEP application (PEEP-responders) were defined as those with partial pressure of arterial oxygen to the fraction of inspired oxygen (PaO2/FiO2) increase >20% and/or reduction of respiratory distress during PEEP + oxygen therapy compared to oxygen therapy alone. Clinical characteristics and outcomes were compared between PEEP-responders and PEEP-non responders.

resultsOut of 41 patients, 27 (66%) benefit from PEEP application (PEEP-responders), the best response was obtained with a PEEP of 10 cmH2O in 13 patients, 7.5 cmH2O in eight and 5 cmH2O in six. PEEP-responders were less likely to present comorbidities compared to PEEP-non responders. No differences between groups were found in regards to endotracheal intubation criteria fullfillment, intensive care unit admission and in-hospital mortality, while PEEP-responders had a shorter length of hospital stay. DISCUSSION: The application of a protocol to evaluate PEEP responsiveness might be useful in patients with moderate-to-severe hypoxemic ARF due to CAP in order to personalize and maximize the effectiveness of therapy, and prevent the inappropriate PEEP use. PEEP responsiveness does not seem to be associated with better outcomes, with the exception of a shorter length of hospital stay.

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Continuous positive airway pressureNon-invasive ventilationPneumoniaPositive end-expiratory pressureRespiratory failure

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PMCPMC5796278

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