scholarly journals Mortality Associated With Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome 2009-2019: A Systematic Review and Meta-regression 

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Divyajot Sadana ◽  
Simrat Kaur ◽  
Kesavan Sankaramangalam ◽  
Kinjal Banerjee ◽  
Matthew Siuba ◽  
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Abstract Background: Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a common occurrence in an intensive care unit. The reported mortality in studies evaluating acute respiratory distress syndrome is highly variable. The adherence to ventilatory specific and adjunctive therapies is also highly variable. We investigated the mortality of ARDS since the 2009 H1N1 pandemic and examined the adherence to ventilatory specific and adjunctive therapies.Methods: We performed a systematic search in MEDLINE and EMBASE using a highly sensitive criterion from January 2009 to May 2019. We then ran a proportional meta-analysis for mortality and a meta-regression analysis using certain variables to address heterogeneity. Results: We screened 5361 citations, of which 85 fully met inclusion criteria. The weighted pooled mortality of all 85 studies published from 2009 to 2019 was 38% (95% CI 35,40). Mortality was higher in observational studies [40% (95% CI 37, 42)] compared to RCTs [35% (95% CI 30,39)], (p=0.04) Significant variability exists in literature of reported tidal volumes, positive end expiratory pressures, plateau pressures, and use adjunctive therapies. The tidal volumes in our systematic review ranged from 5.8 to 8.9 ml/kg with a mean of 7.2 ml/kg. PEEP ranged from 4.6 to 16.1 cm H2O at the time of enrollment with a mean of 10.2 cm H2O. Reported plateau pressures ranged from 21.0 to 35.1 cm H2O, with a mean of 25.6 cm H2O. Higher reported initial PaO2/FiO2 ratios were associated with decreased mortality. A trend towards decreased mortality was seen with lower reported tidal volumes in the included studies.Conclusions: Over the last decade, the mortality in ARDS has marginally improved and there exists significant heterogeneity in the utilization of low tidal volume strategies, application of PEEP and the adoption of adjunctive therapies in the management of these patients in published literature.

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. e037737
Author(s):  
Shuai Shao ◽  
Hanyujie Kang ◽  
Zhaohui Tong

ObjectiveTo determine whether neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs) can decrease the mortality of patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and improve their clinical outcomes.DesignSystematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression.Data sourcesPubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science and ClinicalTrials.gov.MethodsRandomised controlled trials (RCTs) comparing the treatment effect of NMBAs with that of placebo (or traditional treatment) in patients with ARDS were carefully selected. The primary outcome was 90-day mortality. The secondary outcomes were 21–28 days mortality, NMBA-related complications (barotrauma, pneumothorax and intensive care unit (ICU)-acquired muscle weakness), days free of ventilation and days not in the ICU by day 28, Medical Research Council score, Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II score and arterial oxygen tension (PaO2)/fractional inspired oxygen (FiO2) (at 48 hours and 72 hours). Random-effects meta-regression was used to explore models involving potential moderators. Trial sequential analysis was performed to estimate the cumulative effect on mortality across RCTs.ResultsNMBAs were not associated with reduced 90-day mortality (risk ratio (RR) 0.85; 95% CI 0.66 to 1.09; p=0.20). However, they decreased the 21–28 days mortality (RR 0.71; 95% CI 0.53 to 0.96; p=0.02) and the rates of pneumothorax (RR 0.46; 95% CI 0.28 to 0.77; p=0.003) and barotrauma (RR 0.56; 95% CI 0.37 to 0.86; p=0.008). In addition, NMBAs increased PaO2/FiO2 at 48 hours (mean difference (MD) 18.91; 95% CI 4.29 to 33.53; p=0.01) and 72 hours (MD 12.27; 95% CI 4.65 to 19.89; p=0.002). Meta-regression revealed an association between sample size (p=0.042) and short-term mortality. Publication year (p=0.050), sedation strategy (p=0.047) and sample size (p=0.046) were independently associated with PaO2/FiO2 at 48 hours.ConclusionsIn summary, the results suggested that use of NMBAs might reduce 21–28 days mortality, NMBA-related complications and oxygenation. However, NMBAs did not reduce the 90-day mortality of patients with ARDS, which contradicts a previous meta-analysis.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42019139440.


2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Baoli Wang ◽  
Wei Chenru ◽  
Yong Jiang ◽  
Lunyang Hu ◽  
He Fang ◽  
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Objective: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to comprehensively estimate the incidence and mortality of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in overall and subgroups of patients with burns.Data sources: Pubmed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, CINAHL databases, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure database were searched until September 1, 2021.Study selection: Articles that report study data on incidence or mortality of ARDS in patients with burns were selected.Data extraction: Two researchers independently screened the literature, extracted data, and assessed the quality. We performed a meta-analysis of the incidence and mortality of ARDS in patients with burns using a random effects model, which made subgroup analysis according to the study type, inclusion (mechanical ventilation, minimal burn surface), definitions of ARDS, geographic location, mean age, burn severity, and inhalation injury. Primary outcomes were the incidence and mortality of burns patients with ARDS, and secondary outcomes were incidence for different subgroups.Data synthesis: Pooled weighted estimate of the incidence and mortality of ARDS in patients with burns was 0.24 [95% confidence interval (CI)0.2–0.28] and 0.31 [95% CI 0.18−0.44]. Incidences of ARDS were obviously higher in patients on mechanical ventilation (incidence = 0.37), diagnosed by Berlin definition (incidence = 0.35), and with over 50% inhalation injury proportion (incidence = 0.41) than in overall patients with burns. Patients with burns who came from western countries and with inhalation injury have a significantly higher incidence of ARDS compared with those who came from Asian/African countries (0.28 vs. 0.25) and without inhalation injury (0.41 vs. 0.24).Conclusion: This systematic review and meta-analysis revealed that the incidence of ARDS in patients with burns is 24% and that mortality is as high as 31%. The incidence rates are related to mechanical ventilation, location, and inhalation injury. The patients with burns from western countries and with inhalation injury have a significantly higher incidence than patients from Asian/African countries and without inhalation injury.Systematic Review Registration: identifier: CRD42021144888.


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