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Does Pulmonary Compliance Optimization Through PEEP Manipulations Reduces the Incidence of Postoperative Hypoxaemia in Bariatric Surgery?

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Bariatric Surgery
Registration Number
NCT02579798
Lead Sponsor
Brugmann University Hospital
Brief Summary

General anesthesia, even in patients in good health, impairs gas exchanges and ventilatory mechanics. These effects result primarily from atelectasis formation. They occur in 85-90% of healthy patients in the minutes following the induction when a positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP) is not used.

The functional residual capacity (FRC) of obese patients during general anesthesia is even smaller than the one of healthy patients. There is a direct relationship between the body mass index and the decrease of the functional residual capacity. Obese patients have therefore more atelectasis. The increased abdominal pressure during the pneumoperitoneum will increase the decrease of the CRF, and thus aggravate the formation of these atelectasis.

Atelectasis affect the peroperative gas exchanges and are likely to be involved in the worsening of postoperative hypoxemia episodes. In addition, atelectasis alter the clearance of secretions and the lymph flow, which predispose to lung infections.Taking all these factors into account, it is logical to think that the atelectasis presence can lead to an increase of the postsurgical morbidity (respiratory distress, infections). That is why actively fighting against the formation of these atelectasis is important.

There is a lack of scientific evidence to say that the strategies against atelectasis as PEEP have a significant impact on the patient's postoperative status. The expected clinical benefits balance (reduction of respiratory distress episodes, infections and mortality) versus the risks linked to the maneuvers done to reduce the development of atelectasis (barotraumas, cardiac complications) remains to be determined.

The primary goal of this study is to evaluate the impact of two different alveolar recruitment strategies on the incidence of postoperative hypoxemia in obese patients after bariatric surgery.

The secondary objectives of this study are to compare the number of recruitment maneuvers, the Pa02 / FI02 ratio (ratio of arterial oxygen partial pressure to fractional inspired oxygen), the dynamic compliance, the anatomic dead space and intraoperative PaCO2-EtCO2 gradient (arterial and end tidal gradient) between two alveolar recruitment strategies applied in obese patients during laparoscopic bariatric surgery (gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy).

The tertiary objectives of this study are to report the number of respiratory complications and postoperative wound infections at the 30th postoperative day.

Detailed Description

General anesthesia, even in patients in good health, impairs gas exchanges and ventilatory mechanics. These effects result primarily from atelectasis formation. They occur in 85-90% of healthy patients in the minutes following the induction when a positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP) is not used.

These atelectasis are formed on one hand by the reduction of the functional residual capacity (FRC) following a compression mechanism (loss of the inspiratory muscle tone, which is accompanied by a chest wall configuration change and a diaphragm cephalic movement) and on the other hand by a denitrogenation absorption process (ventilation at high Fi02 (oxygen inspired fraction) causing complete absorption of O2 with lack of support for the alveolus, which then collapses).

The FRC of obese patients during general anesthesia is even smaller than the one of healthy patients. There is a direct relationship between the body mass index and the decrease of the functional residual capacity. Obese patients have therefore more atelectasis. The increased abdominal pressure during the pneumoperitoneum will increase the decrease of the CRF, and thus aggravate the formation of these atelectasis.

Atelectasis affect the peroperative gas exchanges and are likely to be involved in the worsening of postoperative hypoxemia episodes. In addition, atelectasis alter the clearance of secretions and the lymph flow, which predispose to lung infections.Taking all these factors into account, it is logical to think that the atelectasis presence can lead to an increase of the postsurgical morbidity (respiratory distress, infections). That is why actively fighting against the formation of these atelectasis is important.

Several strategies have been studied in order to improve respiratory mechanics and reduce impaired gas exchange during laparoscopic surgery in obese patients. The position called "chair", mechanical ventilation with PEEP, recruitment maneuvers followed by the PEEP, and spontaneous ventilation with CPAP before extubation, are all strategies that have proven effective to decrease development these atelectasis.

Currently, the scientific community agrees on the fact that PEEP improves intraoperative respiratory function (improved compliance, oxygenation) especially in conjunction with recruitment maneuvers.

But there is a lack of scientific evidence to say that the strategies against atelectasis as PEEP have a significant impact on the patient's postoperative status. The expected clinical benefits balance (reduction of respiratory distress episodes, infections and mortality) versus the risks linked to the maneuvers done to reduce the development of atelectasis (barotraumas, cardiac complications) remains to be determined.

The primary goal of this study is to evaluate the impact of two different alveolar recruitment strategies on the incidence of postoperative hypoxemia in obese patients after bariatric surgery.

The secondary objectives of this study are to compare the number of recruitment maneuvers, the Pa02 / FI02 ratio, the dynamic compliance, the anatomic dead space and intraoperative PaCO2-EtCO2 gradient between two alveolar recruitment strategies applied in obese patients during laparoscopic bariatric surgery (gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy).

The tertiary objectives of this study are to report the number of respiratory complications and postoperative wound infections at the 30th postoperative day.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
100
Inclusion Criteria
  • ASA score (American Society of Anesthesiologists ) of II or III
  • BMI > 35 kg/m²
  • Elective laparoscopic bariatric surgery: gastric bypass or sleeve
Exclusion Criteria
  • Restrictive (CPT <65%) or obstructive (VEMS/CV < 69%) chronic lung disease
  • Increase of the intracranial pressure
  • History of smoking with chronic obstructive disease (VEMS/CV)
  • Active tabagism
  • Ongoing pregnancy
  • History of heart failure (NYHA III or IV) or coronary artery disease
  • Urgent surgery
  • Allergy to a drug used within the study
  • Lack of written informed consent

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Number of hypoxemia episodes (Sp02<90%)continuously during 48h after surgery

This will be monitored by a portable saturometer (OxyTrue A, Bluepoint, Germany). This saturometer will allow the investigators to count the number of hypoxemia episodes (Sp02\<90%) and their duration in obese patients, in the postoperative period.

Number of hypoxemia episodes (Sp02<95%)continuously during 48h after surgery

This will be monitored by a portable saturometer (OxyTrue A, Bluepoint, Germany). This saturometer will allow the investigators to count the number of hypoxemia episodes (Sp02\<95%) and their duration in obese patients, in the postoperative period.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pulmonary dynamic compliance (Cd) - moment 1just after the anesthesia induction/intubation, patient laying flat, without pneumoperitory

This will be determined by the following formula: Cd = Vt/P(peak)-PEEP and expressed in mL/cmH2O

Anatomic dead space -moment 1just after the anesthesia induction/intubation, patient laying flat, without pneumoperitory

This will be determined by this formula: VD = VT (1-PEtCO2/PaC02)

Anatomic dead space -moment 2just after peritoneal insufflation and anti-trendenlenbourg (anti-trent) implementation

This will be determined by this formula: VD = VT (1-PEtCO2/PaC02)

PaO2/FiO2 ratio - preoperativeJust before surgery, at ambient air contact

Arterial oxygen partial pressure to fractional inspired oxygen ratio

Number of recruitment manoeuversFrom moment 3 till the end of the surgery (patient leaving the theater)

Recruitment manoeuver are performed if patient saturation drops below 95%.

Pulmonary dynamic compliance (Cd) -moment 3just after pneumoperitoneum exsufflation - patient lying flat

This will be determined by the following formula: Cd = Vt/P(peak)-PEEP and expressed in mL/cmH2O

Pulmonary dynamic compliance (Cd) -if recruitment manoeuversFive minutes after any recruitment manoeuver

This will be determined by the following formula: Cd = Vt/P(peak)-PEEP and expressed in mL/cmH2O

Anatomic dead space -moment 3just after pneumoperitoneum exsufflation - patient lying flat

This will be determined by this formula: VD = VT (1-PEtCO2/PaC02)

PaCO2-EtCO2 gradient - moment 1just after the anesthesia induction/intubation, patient laying flat, without pneumoperitory

The gradient between the partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the arterial blood (PaCO2) and the CO2 end-tidal partial pressure (EtCO2) is used to evaluate the effectiveness of alveolar recruitment.

PaCO2-EtCO2 gradient - moment 2just after peritoneal insufflation and anti-trendenlenbourg (anti-trent) implementation

The gradient between the partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the arterial blood (PaCO2) and the CO2 end-tidal partial pressure (EtCO2) is used to evaluate the effectiveness of alveolar recruitment.

PaCO2-EtCO2 gradient - moment 3just after pneumoperitoneum exsufflation - patient lying flat

The gradient between the partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the arterial blood (PaCO2) and the CO2 end-tidal partial pressure (EtCO2) is used to evaluate the effectiveness of alveolar recruitment.

Number of respiratory complications30 days after surgery

Number of hospitalisations due to respiratory complications within 30 days after surgery.

Pre-operative physiologic measures: partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the arterial blood (PaCO2)Just before surgery, at ambient air contact

The gasometric parameters of the patient are analyzed with a Rapidlab 1265 machine (Siemens).

Operative physiologic measures - moment 1: FCjust after induction/intubation, patient laying flat, without pneumoperitoneum

The hemodynamic and respiratory parameters of the patient are measured by means of a Datex-Ohmeda Acertys machine (Aisys type).

Operative physiologic measures - moment 1: PaCO2just after induction/intubation, patient laying flat, without pneumoperitoneum

The gasometric parameters of the patient are analyzed with a Rapidlab 1265 machine (Siemens)

Operative physiologic measures - moment 3: pHjust after pneumoperitoneum exsufflation - patient lying flat

The hemodynamic and respiratory parameters of the patient are measured by means of a Datex-Ohmeda Acertys machine (Aisys type).

Pulmonary dynamic compliance (Cd) - preoperativeJust before surgery, at ambient air contact

This will be determined by the following formula: Cd = Vt/P(peak)-PEEP and expressed in mL/cmH2O

Pulmonary dynamic compliance (Cd) -moment 2just after peritoneal insufflation and anti-trendenlenbourg (anti-trent) implementation

This will be determined by the following formula: Cd = Vt/P(peak)-PEEP and expressed in mL/cmH2O

Anatomic dead space - preoperativeJust before surgery, at ambient air contact

This will be determined by this formula: VD = VT (1-PEtCO2/PaC02)

Pre-operative physiologic measures: Arterial tension (TA)Just before surgery, at ambient air contact

The hemodynamic and respiratory parameters of the patient are measured by means of a Datex-Ohmeda Acertys machine (Aisys type).

Pre-operative physiologic measures: pHJust before surgery, at ambient air contact

The hemodynamic and respiratory parameters of the patient are measured by means of a Datex-Ohmeda Acertys machine (Aisys type).

Operative physiologic measures - moment 1: pHjust after induction/intubation, patient laying flat, without pneumoperitoneum

The hemodynamic and respiratory parameters of the patient are measured by means of a Datex-Ohmeda Acertys machine (Aisys type).

Operative physiologic measures - moment 2: FCjust after peritoneal insufflation and anti-trendenlenbourg (anti-trent) implementation

The hemodynamic and respiratory parameters of the patient are measured by means of a Datex-Ohmeda Acertys machine (Aisys type).

Operative physiologic measures - moment 3: CO2just after pneumoperitoneum exsufflation - patient lying flat

The gasometric parameters of the patient are analyzed with a Rapidlab 1265 machine (Siemens)

Operative physiologic measures - moment 3: PaCO2just after pneumoperitoneum exsufflation - patient lying flat

The gasometric parameters of the patient are analyzed with a Rapidlab 1265 machine (Siemens)

Operative physiologic measures - if recruitment manoeuvers occurs: PAMFive minutes after any recruitment manoeuver

The hemodynamic and respiratory parameters of the patient are measured by means of a Datex-Ohmeda Acertys machine (Aisys type).

Operative physiologic measures - moment 2: PaO2just after peritoneal insufflation and anti-trendenlenbourg (anti-trent) implementation

The gasometric parameters of the patient are analyzed with a Rapidlab 1265 machine (Siemens)

Pre-operative physiologic measures: Oxygen Pulsated Saturation (SpO2)Just before surgery, at ambient air contact

The gasometric parameters of the patient are analyzed with a Rapidlab 1265 machine (Siemens)

Operative physiologic measures - moment 2: SpO2just after peritoneal insufflation and anti-trendenlenbourg (anti-trent) implementation

The gasometric parameters of the patient are analyzed with a Rapidlab 1265 machine (Siemens)

Anatomic dead space -if recruitment manoeuversFive minutes after any recruitment manoeuver

This will be determined by this formula: VD = VT (1-PEtCO2/PaC02)

PaO2/FiO2 ratio - moment 2just after peritoneal insufflation and anti-trendenlenbourg (anti-trent) implementation

Arterial oxygen partial pressure to fractional inspired oxygen ratio

PaCO2-EtCO2 gradient - preoperativeJust before surgery, at ambient air contact

The gradient between the partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the arterial blood (PaCO2) and the CO2 end-tidal partial pressure (EtCO2) is used to evaluate the effectiveness of alveolar recruitment.

PaCO2-EtCO2 gradient - if recruitment manoeuversFive minutes after any recruitment manoeuver

The gradient between the partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the arterial blood (PaCO2) and the CO2 end-tidal partial pressure (EtCO2) is used to evaluate the effectiveness of alveolar recruitment.

Number of postoperative wound infections30 days after surgery

All patients are seen at the surgical consultation on day 30 after surgery. The anamnesis performed during that consultation enables the investigators to identify patients with wound infections (defined as a need for local or oral antibiotics, additional hospitalisation or abnormal cicatrisation).

Operative physiologic measures - moment 2: PAMjust after peritoneal insufflation and anti-trendenlenbourg (anti-trent) implementation

The hemodynamic and respiratory parameters of the patient are measured by means of a Datex-Ohmeda Acertys machine (Aisys type).

Operative physiologic measures - moment 2: pHjust after peritoneal insufflation and anti-trendenlenbourg (anti-trent) implementation

The hemodynamic and respiratory parameters of the patient are measured by means of a Datex-Ohmeda Acertys machine (Aisys type).

Operative physiologic measures - if recruitment manoeuvers occurs: FCFive minutes after any recruitment manoeuver

The hemodynamic and respiratory parameters of the patient are measured by means of a Datex-Ohmeda Acertys machine (Aisys type).

Operative physiologic measures - if recruitment manoeuvers occurs: SpO2Five minutes after any recruitment manoeuver

The gasometric parameters of the patient are analyzed with a Rapidlab 1265 machine (Siemens)

Operative physiologic measures - if recruitment manoeuvers occurs: PaCO2Five minutes after any recruitment manoeuver

The gasometric parameters of the patient are analyzed with a Rapidlab 1265 machine (Siemens)

Pre-operative physiologic measures: partial pressure of oxygen in the arterial blood (PaO2)Just before surgery, at ambient air contact

The gasometric parameters of the patient are analyzed with a Rapidlab 1265 machine (Siemens)

Operative physiologic measures - moment 1: SpO2just after induction/intubation, patient laying flat, without pneumoperitoneum

The gasometric parameters of the patient are analyzed with a Rapidlab 1265 machine (Siemens)

PaO2/FiO2 ratio - moment 1just after the anesthesia induction/intubation, patient laying flat, without pneumoperitory

Arterial oxygen partial pressure to fractional inspired oxygen ratio

PaO2/FiO2 ratio - moment 3just after pneumoperitoneum exsufflation - patient lying flat

Arterial oxygen partial pressure to fractional inspired oxygen ratio

PaO2/FiO2 ratio - if recruitment manoeuversFive minutes after any recruitment manoeuver

Arterial oxygen partial pressure to fractional inspired oxygen ratio

Pre-operative physiologic measures: cardiac frequency (FC)Just before surgery, at ambient air contact

The hemodynamic and respiratory parameters of the patient are measured by means of a Datex-Ohmeda Acertys machine (Aisys type).

Operative physiologic measures - moment 1: CO2just after induction/intubation, patient laying flat, without pneumoperitoneum

The gasometric parameters of the patient are analyzed with a Rapidlab 1265 machine (Siemens)

Operative physiologic measures - moment 3: PAMjust after pneumoperitoneum exsufflation - patient lying flat

The hemodynamic and respiratory parameters of the patient are measured by means of a Datex-Ohmeda Acertys machine (Aisys type).

Operative physiologic measures - if recruitment manoeuvers occurs: pHFive minutes after any recruitment manoeuver

The hemodynamic and respiratory parameters of the patient are measured by means of a Datex-Ohmeda Acertys machine (Aisys type).

Operative physiologic measures - if recruitment manoeuvers occurs: PaO2Five minutes after any recruitment manoeuver

The gasometric parameters of the patient are analyzed with a Rapidlab 1265 machine (Siemens)

Operative physiologic measures - moment 3: PaO2just after pneumoperitoneum exsufflation - patient lying flat

The gasometric parameters of the patient are analyzed with a Rapidlab 1265 machine (Siemens)

Operative physiologic measures - moment 1: PAM (Average arterial pressure)just after induction/intubation, patient laying flat, without pneumoperitoneum

The hemodynamic and respiratory parameters of the patient are measured by means of a Datex-Ohmeda Acertys machine (Aisys type).

Operative physiologic measures - moment 2: PaCO2just after peritoneal insufflation and anti-trendenlenbourg (anti-trent) implementation

The gasometric parameters of the patient are analyzed with a Rapidlab 1265 machine (Siemens)

Operative physiologic measures - moment 2: CO2just after peritoneal insufflation and anti-trendenlenbourg (anti-trent) implementation

The gasometric parameters of the patient are analyzed with a Rapidlab 1265 machine (Siemens)

Operative physiologic measures - moment 3: FCjust after pneumoperitoneum exsufflation - patient lying flat

The hemodynamic and respiratory parameters of the patient are measured by means of a Datex-Ohmeda Acertys machine (Aisys type).

Operative physiologic measures - if recruitment manoeuvers occurs: CO2Five minutes after any recruitment manoeuver

The gasometric parameters of the patient are analyzed with a Rapidlab 1265 machine (Siemens)

Operative physiologic measures - moment 1: PaO2just after induction/intubation, patient laying flat, without pneumoperitoneum

The gasometric parameters of the patient are analyzed with a Rapidlab 1265 machine (Siemens)

Operative physiologic measures - moment 3: SpO2just after pneumoperitoneum exsufflation - patient lying flat

The gasometric parameters of the patient are analyzed with a Rapidlab 1265 machine (Siemens)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

CHU Brugmann

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Brussels, Belgium

CHU Brugmann
🇧🇪Brussels, Belgium

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