Goal Directed Mechanical Ventilation Aimed at Optimal Lung Compliance
Acute Respiratory Failure, ARDS
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Acute Respiratory Failure focused on measuring ARDS, Esophageal pressure, pleural pressure, pulmonary compliance
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
To be included in the study a prerequisite of high peak Inspiratory pressure (plateau pressure of up to 30 cmH2O) had to be present, and at least one of the following four inclusion criteria had to be met.
1 - Low Total Respiratory system compliance (CT), defined as less than 50ml/cmH2O. 2 - P/F ratio of less than 300. 3 - Need for a PEEP greater than 10 cmH2O to maintain SaO2 of > 90%. 4 - PCO2 over 60 mmHg, or PH less than 7.2 that is attributed to respiratory acidosis.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients with any of the following were excluded from the study. Previous lung or chest wall surgery, previous esophageal surgery, known Achalasia or any other esophageal motility or spasm disorder, presence of chest thoracostomy tube, and any significant chest wall abnormality such as kyphoskoliosis.
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Other
Esophageal balloon group
Esophageal balloon will be inserted, and esophageal pressure will be measured in patients with acute respiratory failure. Intervention - PEEP and Inspiratory pressure will be adjusted according to the measured esophageal pressure.