High Tidal Volume Induces Inflammation In Normal Lungs (Normallung)
Mechanically Ventilated Patients, Normal Lungs

About this trial
This is an interventional supportive care trial for Mechanically Ventilated Patients focused on measuring Ventilator-associated lung injury, Tumor necrosis factor-alpha, Interleukin-8, Mechanical ventilation, Low tidal volume ventilation, Normal lungs
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- age ≥ 16 years;
- anticipated survival > 24 hours;
- need for mechanical ventilation for at least 12 hours and
- hemodynamic stability (MAP>65 mmHg, HR<100 beats/min, diuresis > 1 ml/kg/h, no catecholamine requirement or fluid challenge).
Exclusion Criteria:
1. history of any lung disease, use of immunosuppressive medication, recent infections, previous thromboembolic disease, recent ventilatory support, and participation in another clinical trial. Absence of lung disease was defined by the following clinical criteria: (a) no evidence of respiratory infection (white blood cell count <10x103/µl, temperature > 380C, purulent sputum), (b) normal chest roentgenogram, (c) PaO2/FIO2 ratio > 300, (d) and a normal clinical respiratory history.
Sites / Locations
- Complexo Hospitalar Santa Casa
- Hospital de Pronto Socorro
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
No Intervention
Experimental
high VT group
Low tidal volume