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Accuracy of delivered airway pressure and work of breathing estimation during proportional assist ventilation: a bench study

Authors: Francois Beloncle, Evangelia Akoumianaki, Nuttapol Rittayamai, Aissam Lyazidi, Laurent Brochard

Published in: Annals of Intensive Care | Issue 1/2016

Abstract

Background

Proportional assist ventilation+ (PAV+) delivers airway pressure (P _aw) in proportion to patient effort (P _mus) by using the equation of motion of the respiratory system. PAV+ calculates automatically respiratory mechanics (elastance and resistance); the work of breathing (WOB) is estimated by the ventilator. The accuracy of P _mus estimation and hence accuracy of the delivered P _aw and WOB calculation have not been assessed. This study aimed at assessing the accuracy of delivered P _aw and calculated WOB by PAV+ and examining the factors influencing this accuracy.

Methods

Using an active lung model with different respiratory mechanics, we compared (1) the actual delivered P _aw by the ventilator to the theoretical P _aw as defined by the equation of motion and (2) the WOB value displayed by the ventilator to the WOB measured from a Campbell diagram.

Results

Irrespective of respiratory mechanics and gain, the ventilator provided a P _aw approximately 25 % lower than expected. This underassistance was greatest at the beginning of the inspiration. Intrinsic PEEP (PEEPi), associated with an increase in trigger delay, was a major factor affecting PAV+ accuracy. The absolute value of total WOB displayed by the ventilator was underestimated, but the changes in WOB were accurately detected by the ventilator.

Conclusion

The assistance provided by PAV+ well follows P _mus but with a constant underassistance. This is associated with an underestimation by the ventilator of the WOB. PEEPi can be a major factor contributing to PAV+ inaccuracy. Clinical recommendations should include using a high trigger sensitivity and a careful PEEP titration.

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Title: Accuracy of delivered airway pressure and work of breathing estimation during proportional assist ventilation: a bench study
Authors: Francois Beloncle
Evangelia Akoumianaki
Nuttapol Rittayamai
Aissam Lyazidi
Laurent Brochard
Publication date: 01-12-2016
Publisher: Springer Paris
Published in: Annals of Intensive Care / Issue 1/2016
Electronic ISSN: 2110-5820
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13613-016-0131-y

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Accuracy of delivered airway pressure and work of breathing estimation during proportional assist ventilation: a bench study

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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Background

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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