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Breath and Air Stacking on Respiratory Mechanics in Tracheostomized Patients

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Lung Infection
Mechanical Ventilation
Registration Number
NCT04012489
Lead Sponsor
Brazilian Institute of Higher Education of Censa
Brief Summary

The researchers hypothesized that the aid of the resuscitator by the technique Air Stacking increase lung volume, promoting increased lung compliance and improvement of the ventilatory pattern. In addition, Air Stacking does not depend on patient collaboration. The objective of this study was to compare the effects of breath stacking and air stacking techniques on respiratory mechanics and ventilatory pattern in patients admitted to the ICU

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
20
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients without mechanical ventilation for more than 72 hours
  • Mucus hypersecretion (defined as the need for suctioning < 2-h intervals)
Exclusion Criteria
  • bronchospasm.
  • Pleural effusion or pneumothorax undrained.
  • Bronchopleural or tracheoesophageal fistula.
  • Neuromuscular disease.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Total Resistance of respiratory systemBaseline (before) and immediately after Breath Stacking or Air Stacking

The total resistance of the respiratory system was evaluated through the occlusion maneuver at the end of the inspiration, considering the resistive pressure, measured by the difference between the maximum plateau pressure. Three measurements were taken at each moment, the mean being used.

Static compliance of respiratory systemBaseline (before) and immediately after Breath Stacking or Air Stacking

Compliance was assessed through the occlusion maneuver at the end of inspiration, considering tidal volume, plateau pressure and PEEP. Three measurements were taken at each moment, the mean being used.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Luciano M Chicayban

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Campos Dos Goytacazes, RJ, Brazil

Luciano M Chicayban
🇧🇷Campos Dos Goytacazes, RJ, Brazil

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