scholarly journals Correlation between Handgrip Strength and Rapid Shallow Breathing Index for Assessment of Weaning from Mechanical Ventilation

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Narongkorn Saiphoklang ◽  
Thanapon Keawon

Background. Assessment of weaning from mechanical ventilation (MV) is an important process. Rapid shallow breathing index (RSBI) is a standard tool to evaluate a patient’s readiness before the spontaneous breathing trial (SBT). Handgrip strength (HGS) is an alternative method for assessment of respiratory muscle strength. Relationship between HGS and RSBI has not been explored. This study aimed to determine the correlation between HGS and RSBI to predict successful extubation in mechanically ventilated patients. Methods. A prospective study was conducted in screened 120 patients requiring MV with tracheal intubation >48 h. HGS was performed at 48 h after intubation, 10 min before and 30 min after SBT, and 1 h after extubation. RSBI was performed at 10 min before SBT. Results. A total of 93 patients (58% men) were included in the final analysis. Mean age was 71.6 ± 15.2 years. Patients admitted in general medical wards were 84.9%. APACHE II score was 13.5 ± 4.7. Most patients were intubated from pneumonia (39.8%). Weaning failure was 6.5%. The main result shows that HGS was negatively correlated with RSBI (regression coefficient −0.571, P < 0.001 ). The equation for predicting RSBI, derived from the linear regression model, was predicted RSBI (breaths/min/L) = 39.285 + (age ∗ 0.138)–(HGS ∗ 0.571). Conclusions. HGS had significantly negative correlation with RSBI for assessment of weaning from MV. A prospective study of the HGS cutoff value is needed to investigate the difference between patients who succeeded and those who failed extubation. This trial is registered with TCTR20180323004.

QJM ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 113 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
H M A Fawzy ◽  
M H M Hassan ◽  
A A M Alkholy

Abstract Background Ventilator induced diaphragmatic dysfunction (VIDD), as a loss of diaphragmatic force generating capacity due to the use of mechanical ventilation. Difficulties in discontinuing ventilatory support are encountered in 20–25% of mechanically ventilated patients, with a staggering 40% of time spent in the intensive care unit being devoted to weaning. M-mode ultrasonography is now an accepted qualitative method of assessing diaphragmatic motion in normal and pathological conditions. In this study, we evaluated whether diaphragmatic excursion (DE) as measured by M-mode sonography can be a predictor of weaning and diagnosis of VIDD. Aim The aim of this study is to determine the presence of ventilator induced diaphragmatic dysfunction (VIDD) diagnosed by M-mode ultrasonography and its impact on weaning outcome. Methodology This study was conducted prospectively in critical care unit in Ain Shams Hospital, a university-affiliated, tertiary referral center in Cairo, Egypt. Study subjects included 78 patients between August 2017 to August 2018. who required mechanical ventilation ≥72hrs. who fulfilled the spontaneous breath trial (SBT) criteria, at the start of a 1-hr SBT, each hemidiaphragm was evaluated M-mode sonography with the patient in the supine position. Rapid shallow Breathing index (RSBI) was simultaneously calculated at the bedside. Ultrasonographic Diaphragmatic Dysfunction (DD) was diagnosed if an Diaphragmatic Excursion (DE) was &lt;10 mm or negative, the latter indicating paradoxical diaphragmatic movement. Results Diaphragmatic Dysfunction (DD) among the eligible 78 patients was 48% (n = 37). DD group had longer weaning time [39,2 (26-56) hrs. vs. 22.3 (30-16) hrs. p = 0.001) in DD vs. NDD group respectively and total ventilation time [140 (130-150) hrs. vs. 130 (120–140) hrs. p &gt; 0.05) in DD vs. NDD group respectively. Weaning failure was (45.8% vs. 30.8%, p=0.01) in DD vs. NDD group respectively. In NDD group Rt. DE, mean 25.4 ±4.1 mm. While Lt. side was 25.3±4.6 mm, 11.25mm and 22mm (45-15) respectively. In DD group Rt. DE, mean 7.6 ±2.02mm, IQR 2.4 mm and median 8.2mm (10-1.9). While Lt. side was 9.2±0.8mm, 4.3mm and 8.9mm (9.8-5.7) respectively. The area under the receiver operating characteristics curve (ROC) of ultrasonographic criteria in predicting weaning failure was near similar to that of rapid shallow breathing index. Hypercapenic acidosis in NDD group might protect them from VIDD Conclusions DD is present in a significant percentage 48% (nearly half) of our medical ICU patients on MV ≥ 72 hrs which largely account for weaning failure. DD was associated with a significant longer weaning time, and ICU stay, with no significant difference in 30 day mortality Recommendations DE by US measurements is a valuable tool and is recommended as an adjunctive weaning index to aid prediction of weaning outcome. Evaluating the role of spontaneous ventilation modes and advanced ventilation modes as PAV and NAVA effects on decreas ing VIDD versus controlled modes.


PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (10) ◽  
pp. e0258971
Author(s):  
Narongkorn Saiphoklang ◽  
Nattawadee Mokkongphai

Background Handgrip strength (HGS) is an alternative tool to evaluate respiratory muscle function. HGS cutoff value indicating extubation success or failure has not been investigated. This study aimed to determine HGS cutoff value to predict successful extubation. Methods A prospective study was conducted. Patients requiring intubated mechanical ventilation with intubation ≥ 48 hours in medical wards were recruited. HGS test was performed at 10 minutes before and 30 minutes after spontaneous breathing trial (SBT). Rapid shallow breathing index (RSBI) was measured at 10 minutes before SBT. Results Ninety-three patients (58% men) were included. Mean age was 71.6 ± 15.2 years. Weaning failure rate was 6.5%. The area under the ROC curve of 0.84 for the best HGS cutoff value at 10 minutes before SBT was 12.7 kg, with 75.9% sensitivity and 83.3% specificity (P = 0.005). The best HSG cutoff value at 30 minutes after SBT was 14.9 kg, with the area under the ROC curve of 0.82, with 58.6% sensitivity and 83.3% specificity (P = 0.009). The best RSBI cutoff value was 43.5 breaths/min/L, with the area under the ROC curve of 0.46, 33.3% sensitivity and 66.6% specificity (P = 0.737). Conclusions HGS may be a predictive tool to guide extubation with better sensitivity and specificity than RSBI. A prospective study is needed to verify HGS test as adjunctive to RSBI in ventilator weaning protocol.


2020 ◽  

Background: Mechanical ventilation weaning is a multifactorial process. D-RSBI cannot only reflect the respiratory function but also the diaphragmatic function with the bedside ultrasound technique. Objective: This review aimed to assess the predictive value of diaphragmatic rapid shallow breathing index (D-RSBI) of weaning outcome. Method: Databases were systematically reviewed including PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, CNKI and WanFang Data. Sensitivity and specificity were pooled with random effects models. Results: Nine studies met the inclusion criteria and 568 patients were involved. D-RSBI had a pooled sensitivity of 0.84 and a pooled specificity of 0.87 which predicted weaning success. D-RSBI in the success group was significantly lower than the weaning failure group. Conclusion: D-RSBI is a sensitive and specific predictor for weaning outcomes in spite of the limitations and heterogeneity among the studies. Further studies focusing on particular disease are needed as well.


QJM ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 114 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Galal Adel Mohamed Abd Al Rahem Al Kadi ◽  
Raham Hasan Mostafa ◽  
Omnia Mohamed Mostafa Helwa ◽  
Ahmed Fathy Ahmed Abd-Allah

Abstract Background Mechanical ventilation is the defining event of intensive care unit (ICU) management. It is a lifesaving intervention in patients with acute respiratory failure and whose spontaneous ventilation is inadequate for subsequent development of life threatening hypoxia and/or respiratory acidosis. Many physicians simply look at the patient’s ability to tolerate a spontaneous breathing trial (SBT) without distress through the respiratory rate (RR) and TV during the SBT. The RR/TV ratio, i.e., the rapid shallow breathing index (RSBI), one of the most used clinical indices to predict weaning outcome, reflects the balance between mechanical load posed on the inspiratory muscles and the inspiratory muscles ability to face it during the weaning attempt. However, RSBI was found to have both variable sensitivity and specificity for predicting weaning outcome. Although the diaphragm plays a fundamental role in generating TV in healthy subjects, if the diaphragmatic efficiency is impaired the accessory inspiratory muscles mild contribute to the ventilation for a limited period of time, for example during a SBT. However, since they are by far less efficient and more fatigable than the diaphragm, their exhaustion was likely lead to weaning failure in subsequent hours. Hence, the contribution of the accessory muscles to TV could compromise the diagnostic accuracy of the RSBI by masking the underlying diaphragmatic dysfunction. Aim of the Work To assess the accuracy of Diaphragmatic Rapid shallow breathing index and Maximum inspiratory pressure in predicting the outcome of weaning from mechanical ventilation. Patients and Methods The study was conducted at Ain Shams University Hospitals over 6 months on Patients who were mechanically ventilated for more than 48 hrs who were ready for weaning. Inclusion Criteria Patients intubated & mechanically ventilated for more than 48 hrs. Patients at their first SBT.Patients with adequate cough reflex. Patients fulfilling criteria of readiness for weaning from mechanical ventilation after resolution of cause of respiratory failure: Patients with score ranging between -1 and +1 on the Richmond Agitation and sedation scale (RASS). Exclusion criteria Age &lt; 18 yrs. Patients with thoracotomy, pneumothorax, or pneumomediastinum. Patients with presence of flail chest or rib fractures. Patients with neuromuscular disease. Use of muscle-paralyzing agents within 48 hours before the study. History or new detection of paralysis or paradoxical movement of a single hemi diaphragm on diaphragmatic ultrasonography. Pregnant females. Unconscious noncooperative patients. Patients with intra-abdominal hypertension, Long term steroid therapy. Results I- Distribution of the studied patients regarding final outcome. II- Demographic data. III. Causes of MV. IV- Days on MV. V- Patients’ data and characteristics before start of weaning trial. VI- SBT Ventilator Breathing pattern after 30 min. VII- Study predictors. Conclusion D-RSBI is a new and promising tool that is superior to the traditional RSBI in predicting weaning outcome also MIP provides appreciated data with greater accuracy to assess inspiratory muscle strength and predicting weaning success in mechanically ventilated patients. Recommendations We could recommend the measurement of MIP and DRSBI as weaning predictors should be an integral part of evaluation of patients plan for weaning from MV. All intensivists should be acquitted with the use of U/S in the evaluation of diaphragmatic function.


2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (5) ◽  
pp. 030006052110100
Author(s):  
Ju Gong ◽  
Bibo Zhang ◽  
Xiaowen Huang ◽  
Bin Li ◽  
Jian Huang

Objective Clinicians cannot precisely determine the time for withdrawal of ventilation. We aimed to evaluate the performance of driving pressure (DP)×respiratory rate (RR) to predict the outcome of weaning. Methods Plateau pressure (Pplat) and total positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEPtot) were measured during mechanical ventilation with brief deep sedation and on volume-controlled mechanical ventilation with a tidal volume of 6 mL/kg and a PEEP of 0 cmH2O. Pplat and PEEPtot were measured by patients holding their breath for 2 s after inhalation and exhalation, respectively. DP was determined as Pplat minus PEEPtot. The rapid shallow breathing index was measured from the ventilator. The highest RR was recorded within 3 minutes during a spontaneous breathing trial. Patients who tolerated a spontaneous breathing trial for 1 hour were extubated. Results Among the 105 patients studied, 44 failed weaning. During ventilation withdrawal, DP×RR was 136.7±35.2 cmH2O breaths/minute in the success group and 230.2±52.2 cmH2O breaths/minute in the failure group. A DP×RR index >170.8 cmH2O breaths/minute had a sensitivity of 93.2% and specificity of 88.5% to predict failure of weaning. Conclusions Measurement of DP×RR during withdrawal of ventilation may help predict the weaning outcome. A high DP×RR increases the likelihood of weaning failure. Statement: This manuscript was previously posted as a preprint on Research Square with the following link: https://www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-15065/v3 and DOI: 10.21203/rs.2.24506/v3


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