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Optimization of Positive End Expiratory Pressure by Use of Pulmonary Ultrasound for Patients With Blunt Chest Trauma Treated by Non-Invasive Ventilation (Opti-PEP).

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Thoracic Injuries
Non-invasive Ventilation
Interventions
Procedure: Non invasive ventilation session
Other: Lung Ultrasound for PEEP setting
Biological: Arterial blood gas
Other: Interview on pain and comfort
Registration Number
NCT06072339
Lead Sponsor
University Hospital, Montpellier
Brief Summary

This is an open-label, randomized controlled study comparing two non-invasive ventilation initiation strategies.Patients may be included if they present with acute respiratory failure related to blunt chest trauma.The intervention group will benefit from the use by the physiotherapist of pulmonary ultrasound for the adjustment of Positive End Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) during the 1st session. The conventional group will benefit from the non-invasive ventilation according to the current care.

Detailed Description

This is an open-label, randomized controlled study comparing two non-invasive ventilation initiation strategies. Patients may be included if they are admitted to intensive care unit or continuing care unit and present with acute respiratory failure related to blunt chest trauma. We will not include patients with another indication for non-invasive ventilation, immediately needing invasive ventilation, a contraindication to non invasive ventilation or an estimated length of stay less than or equal to 48 hours.

Both groups will be treated with non-ivasive ventilation according to the medical prescription. The intervention group will benefit from the use by the physiotherapist of pulmonary ultrasound for the adjustment of PEEP during the 1st session. The conventional group will benefit from the non-invasive ventilation according to the usual care. The other non-invasive ventilation settings will be chosen with the same method in both groups.

The main endpoint will be the PaO2/FiO2 ratio (Arterial oxygen pressure / inspired fraction of oxygen) after 30 min of non-invasive ventilation treatment. This ratio is the best reflection of the patient oxygenation and currently used for respiratory therapies studies.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients aged 18 or more
  • Admitted to intensive care or continuing care for 72 hours or less for blunt chest trauma, defined by the presence of at least one of the following elements on the initial CT scan: fracture(s) of rib(s) / fracture(s) of the sternum / pulmonary contusion / hemothorax
  • Acute hypoxemic respiratory failure defined by the administration of oxygen at least 3 L/min with nasal cannula or FiO2≥30% if high flow oxygen therapy.
  • Patient with a functional arterial catheter for blood tests
Exclusion Criteria
  • Acute respiratory distress, defined by the presence of at least one of the following clinical signs: respiratory rate ˃ 35 / use of accessory inspirators / paradoxal abdominal or thoracic motion
  • Imminent need for invasive mechanical ventilation
  • Usual contraindication to non-invasive ventilation (undrained pneumothorax, trauma to the face, vigilance disorders, digestive bleeding, hemodynamic instability, intolerance)
  • Hypercapnia (PaCO2˃45mmHg)
  • Patient unable to cooperate, communicate
  • Therapeutic limitation
  • Expected length of stay ≤ 48h
  • Severe head trauma
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women
  • Participation in other clinical research related to respiratory failure/respiratory therapy
  • Vulnerable people
  • Protected adults, under guardianship or curatorship, or unable to give consent
  • Non-affiliated person or beneficiary of a social security scheme
  • Absence of free, informed and written consent, signed by the participant and the investigator

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
ExperimentalArterial blood gasThe intervention group will benefit from the physiotherapist's use of lung ultrasound for the PEEP adjustment during the first NIV session.
ControlNon invasive ventilation sessionThe conventional group will benefit from the NIV under the current terms.
ControlInterview on pain and comfortThe conventional group will benefit from the NIV under the current terms.
ExperimentalNon invasive ventilation sessionThe intervention group will benefit from the physiotherapist's use of lung ultrasound for the PEEP adjustment during the first NIV session.
ExperimentalLung Ultrasound for PEEP settingThe intervention group will benefit from the physiotherapist's use of lung ultrasound for the PEEP adjustment during the first NIV session.
ExperimentalInterview on pain and comfortThe intervention group will benefit from the physiotherapist's use of lung ultrasound for the PEEP adjustment during the first NIV session.
ControlArterial blood gasThe conventional group will benefit from the NIV under the current terms.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
PaO2/FiO2 ratio (Arterial oxygen pressure / inspired oxygen fraction) in both groupsat the 30th minute from the start of the 1st Non-invasive ventilation session

PaO2/FiO2 ratio (Arterial oxygen pressure / inspired oxygen fraction) in both groups.

This PaO2/FiO2 ratio is now the benchmark for qualifying the severity of the respiratory impairment or measuring the response to a mechanical ventilation strategy aimed at improving oxygenation.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Comparaison of the Lung Ultrasound Score (LUS) in both groupsat the 30th minute from the start of the 1st Non-invasive ventilation session

Comparaison of the Lung Ultrasound Score (LUS) in both groups. The LUS ranges from 0 to 36. Rib cage is divided into 12 areas (6 for each side) and each area is assessed according to the following scale:

0: Normal aeration corresponding to presence of lung sliding with A lines or fewer than two isolated B lines

1. Moderate loss of lung aeration corresponding to multiple well-defined B lines or spaced ultrasound lung called 'cornet-tail artifact"

2. Severe loss of lung aeration corresponding to multiple coalescent B lines or multiple abutting ultrasound lung cornet-tails issued from the pleural line

3. Lung consolidation corresponding to presence of a tissue pattern containing hyperechoic punctiform images representative of air bronchograms. Presence or absence of regional pulmanory blood flow and/or dynamic bronchograms.

Comparaison of the PEEP value set at the start of the non-invasive ventilation sessionAt the start of the non-invasive ventilation session

Comparaison of the PEEP value set (in cmH2O) in both groups

Comparaison of the confort value in both groupsat the 30th minute from the start of the 1st Non-invasive ventilation session

Comparaison of the confort value in both groups using the Confort Visual Analog scale (from 0 to 10)

Comparaison of the pain value in both groupsat the 30th minute from the start of the 1st Non-invasive ventilation session

Comparaison of the pain value in both groups using the Pain Visual Analog scale (from 0 to 10)

Comparaison of the PaO2/FiO2 ratio in both groups1 hour after the end of the 1st non-invasive ventilation session

Comparaison of the PaO2/FiO2 ratio in both groups

Comparaison of the incidence rate of respiratory aggravation in the 2 groupsUntil discharge from intensive care/continuous care or until maximum D7.

Comparaison of the incidence rate of respiratory aggravation in the 2 groups

Rate of patients included in the experimental group in whom the use of ultrasound during the initiation of non-invasive ventilation is possibleat the 30th minute from the start of the 1st Non-invasive ventilation session

Rate of patients included in the experimental group in whom the use of ultrasound during the initiation of NIV is possible

PaO2/FiO2 ratio in both groups in patients with pulmonary consolidationat the 30th minute from the start of the 1st Non-invasive ventilation session

PaO2/FiO2 ratio in both groups in patients with pulmonary consolidation

PaO2/FiO2 ratio in both groups in patients with pleural effusionat the 30th minute from the start of the 1st Non-invasive ventilation session

PaO2/FiO2 ratio in the 2 groups in patients with pleural effusion

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

UH of Montpellier

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Montpellier, France

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