Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Case presentation A 45-year-old man develops ARDS after sustaining multiple broken bones in an automobile accident. The man weighs 70 kg. Mechanical ventilation is initiated in the AC mode with the following settings: (PEEP), 10 cm H2O; (FiO2), 70%; respiration rate, 12/min. The most appropriate Tidal volume at this point: 1000 ml 420 ml 500 ml 560 ml 700 ml

Bernard GR et al., Am J Respir Crit Care Med 1994 ARDS Definition The 1994 North American-European Consensus Conference (NAECC) criteria: Onset - Acute and persistent Radiographic criteria - Bilateral pulmonary infiltrates consistent with the presence of edema Oxygenation criteria - Impaired oxygenation regardless of the PEEP concentration, with a Pao2/Fio2 ratio  300 torr (40 kPa) for ALI and  200 torr (27 kPa) for ARDS Exclusion criteria - Clinical evidence of left atrial hypertension or a pulmonary-artery catheter occlusion pressure of  18 mm Hg. Bernard GR et al., Am J Respir Crit Care Med 1994

Stratification System of Acute Lung Injury GOCA Letter Meaning Scale Definition G Gas exchange (to be combined with the numeric descriptor) 1 2 3 A B C D Pao2/Fio2  301 Pao2/Fio2 200 -300 Pao2/Fio2 101 – 200 Pao2/Fio2  100 Spontaneous breathing, no PEEP Assisted breathing, PEEP 0-5 cmH2O Assisted breathing, PEEP 6-10 cmH2O Assisted breathing, PEEP  10 cmH2O O Organ failure Lung only Lung + 1 organ Lung + 2 organs Lung +  3 organs Cause Unknown Direct lung injury Indirect lung injury Associated diseases No coexisting disease that will cause death within 5 yr Coexisting disease that will cause death within 5 yr but not within 6 mo Coexisting disease that will cause death within 6 mo Artigas A, et al. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 1998.

The ARDS Lung ARDS Focal Patchy Diffuse Chest x-ray (zero PEEP) Focal heterogeneous loss of aeration in caudal and dependent lung region Bilateral and diffuse x-ray densities respecting lung apices Bilateral and diffuse hyperdensities “White lungs” Chest CT scan Loss of aeration Upper lobes normally aerated despite a regional excess of lung tissue – Lower lobes poorly or non aerated Lower lobes massively nonaerated – The loss of aeration involves partially the upper lobes Massive, diffuse and bilateral non- or poorly aerated lung regions – No normally aerated lung region Response to PEEP ± PEEP <10-12 cmH2O ++++ Lung recruitment curve Open lung concept Risk of overinflation of the aerated lung regions Recruitment of non aerated lung unit Low potential for recruitment High potential for recruitment Rouby JJ, et al. Eur Respir J. 2003. Rouby JJ, et al. Anesthesiology. 2004.

The ARDS Lung Early phases of ARDS Direct insult of the lung Primary pulmonary ARDS “Indirect” insult of the lung Secondary extrapulmonary ARDS Pathologic changes Lung tissue consolidation Severe intra-alveolar damage (Edema, fibrin, collagen neutrophil aggregates, red cells) Microvascular congestion Interstitial edema Alveolar collapse Less severe alveolar damage End-expiratory lung volume EELV  Static elastance of the total respiratory system Est,rs  Static elastance of the chest wall Est,w / Static lung elastance Est,L  /   /  Intra-abdominal pressure   Response to PEEP Est,rs  [Est,L >> Est,w] Stretching phenomena Est,rs  [Est,L  Est,w] Recruitment of previously closed alveolar spaces Lung recruitment ± ++++ Gattinoni L, et al. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 1998.

ARDS Mortality Trend 28% 2006

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Crude 60-day mortality among Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Network patients, 1996–2005. 24%

Baby Lung Concept In acute lung injury/acute respiratory distress syndrome, the normally aerated tissue has the dimensions of the lung of a 5- to 6- year-old child (300–500 g aerated tissue) What appears dangerous is not the VT/kg ratio but instead the VT/”baby lung” ratio. The practical message is straightforward: the smaller the “baby lung,” the greater is the potential for unsafe mechanical ventilation.

ARDS: Baby lungs

The amount of normally aerated tissue, measured at end-expiration, was in the order of 200–500 g in severe ARDS, i.e., roughly equivalent to the normally aerated tissue of a healthy boy of 5/6 years.

Stiff or Small? ARDS lung is not “stiff” at all, but small The elasticity of the residual inflated lung is nearly normal, as indicated by: The specific tissue compliance: (compliance/normally aerated tissue) “baby lung” was a healthy anatomical structure, located in the nondependent regions of the original lungs

Ventilating ARDS with Normal VT Straining of the “baby lung”

Supine Prone Supine

Sponge Lung Concept The densities in the dependent lung regions are in fact due not to an increase in the amount of edema but to a loss of alveolar gases, as the result of the compressive gravitational forces, including the heart weight

Baby lung at end-inspiration Spectrum of Regional Opening Pressures Inflated Superimposed Pressure Consolidation  Small Airway Collapse 10-20 cmH2O Alveolar Collapse (Reabsorption) 20-60 cmH2O = Lung Units at Risk for Tidal Opening & Closure (from Gattinoni)

Baby Lung and VILI Elastic fibers (spring) Collagen fibers (string).

Transpulmonary Pressure

Ventilator Induced Lung Injury

Recognized Mechanisms of Airspace Injury Airway Trauma “Stretch” “Shear”

Pathways to VILI Moderate Stress/Strain Extreme Stress/Strain Rupture End-Expiration Extreme Stress/Strain Tidal Forces (Transpulmonary and Microvascular Pressures) Moderate Stress/Strain Rupture Signaling Mechano signaling via integrins, cytoskeleton, ion channels inflammatory cascade Cellular Infiltration and Inflammation Marini / Gattinoni CCM 2004

Stress distribution homogeneous system FT min max L. Gattinoni, 2003 Mead J et al. J. Appl. Physiol. 28(5):596-608 1970

Stress distribution High Stiffness Zone min max L. Gattinoni, 2003 Mead J et al. J. Appl. Physiol. 28(5):596-608 1970

Ventilator-induced lung injury is initiated by the application of excessive stress Gattinoni, L. et al. CMAJ 2008;178:1174-1176 Copyright ©2008 Canadian Medical Association or its licensors

NEJM 2000;342:1334-1349

NEJM 2000;342:1334-1349

ARDS

Cytokines, complement, prostanoids, leukotrienes, O2- Proteases Pinsp = 40 mbar Volutrauma Atelectrauma PEEP = 5 mbar Cytokines, complement, prostanoids, leukotrienes, O2- Proteases Biotrauma

Barotrauma

Distal Organ Dysfunction MV and MODS: A Possible Link Biophysical Injury shear overdistention cyclic stretch D intrathoracic pressure Biochemical Injury (Biotrauma) mf cytokines, complement, PGs, LTs, ROS, proteases bacteria Epithelium/ interstitium neutrophils Distal Organ Dysfunction alveolar-capillary permeability cardiac output organ perfusion ? sFasL DEATH Slutsky, Tremblay Am J Resp Crit Care Med. 1998;157:1721-5

Principles and goals of mechanical ventilation in ards

Respiratory Pressure/Volume (P/V) Curve Healthy subject In normal healthy volunteers, the P/V curve explore the mechanical properties of the respiratory system (lung + chest wall) ARDS RV, Residual volume; FRC, Functional residual capacity; TLC, Total lung capacity; UIP, Upper inflection point; LIP, Lower inflection point. The critical opening pressure above which most of the collapsed units open up and may be recruited - CLIN Compliance of the intermediate, linear segment of the P/V curve Maggiore SS, et al. Eur Respir J. 2003. Rouby JJ, et al. Eur Respir J. 2003.

Ventilator-induced Lung Injury (VILI) Upper Deflection point Lower Inflection point

Principles and Goals of MV in ARDS Appropriate oxygenation (PO2 = 55-60) Accept hypercapnea and mild acidosis (pH~ 7.3) Limit distending pressure=limit transpulmonary pressure: Pplateau <28 cm H2O Limit tidal volume: 4-6 ml/Kg Best PEEP: 10-16 cm H2O

Preventing Overdistention and Under-Recruitment Injury “Lung Protective” Ventilation 10-16 cm H2O < 28 cm H2O 4-6 mL/kg Add PEEP V O L U M E Limit Distending Pressure Limit VT Transpulmonary Pressure= Airway Pressure-Pleural Pressure Pressure

Lung protective ventilatory strategy CT at end-expiration Pelosi P et al, AJRCCM 2001;164:122-130

Lung Protective Ventilator Strategies volutrauma zone of overdistension V UIP DON’T EVEN THINK OF PARKING HERE zone of derecruitment and atelectasis "safe" window LIP atelectrauma P

Intervention Control TV <6 ml/Kg PEEP >PFlex TV (10-12 ml/Kg) 1998 53 patients Intervention Control TV <6 ml/Kg PEEP >PFlex TV (10-12 ml/Kg) Lowest PEEP 28 day mortality Intervention Control 38% 71%

ARMA Trial Intervention Control 31% 40% Intervention Control 28 day mortality Intervention Control 31% 40% 861 patients Intervention Control TV (4-6 ml/Kg) PEEP 8.5 TV (10-12 ml/Kg) PEEP 8.6 861 patients Intervention Control Pplateau <30 Pplateau <50

NIH ARDS Network trial NEJM 2000;342:1301 ARDS net mortality Reducing from 12 to 6 ml/kg VT saved lives

NIH ARDS Network trial NEJM 2000;342:1301 Low TV High TV P = Mortality 31 40 0.007 Days of free MV 12 10 Days free of organ failure 15 0.006 Reducing from 12 to 6 ml/kg VT saved lives

Tradeoffs with 6 ml/kg Crs also better in the HIGH Vt group Better Oxygenation in the high TV but more death Crs also better in the HIGH Vt group

ARDS Network: Improved Survival with Low VT 1.0 0.9 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.0 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 Proportion of Patients Lower tidal volumes Survival Discharge Traditional tidal values The Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Network (ARDS Net) conducted a multicenter, randomized trial comparing traditional ventilation treatment (VT = 12 mL/kg, PPlat 50 cm H2O) vs. lower tidal volumes (VT = 6 mL/kg, PPlat 30 cm H2O) in patients with ARDS. The trial was stopped early when the lower tidal volume group experienced significantly lower mortality (P=0.007). As shown on this slide, the proportion of patients who were breathing without assistance by day 28 (65.7% vs 55.0%) was statistically significant (P<0.001) in favor of ventilation with lower tidal volumes. The Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Network. Ventilation with lower tidal volumes as compared with traditional tidal volumes for acute lung injury and the acute respiratory distress syndrome. N Engl J Med 2000;342:1301-8. Survival Discharge Days after Randomization ARDS Network. N Engl J Med. 2000.

Randomized Trials of MV in ARDS 1996-9 1990s

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Tidal hyperinflation during Low TV ventilation in ARDS 30 patients with ARDS Ventilatory strategy (ARMA protocol) 6 ml/Kg IBW BAL ► cytokine measurements CT scan on mechanical ventilation Hyperinflated Normally aerated Poorly aerated Non-aerated

Tidal hyperinflation during low TV ventilation in ARDS Hyperinflated Normally aerated Poorly aerated Non-aerated Less protected More protected

Despite the use of protective ventilatory strategy (6 ml/Kg) ….. 30 % of patients hyperinflated Plateau Pressure: Protected (25.5  0.5) vs. unprotected (28.9  0.9) Higher inflammatory cytokines in unprotected Number of ventilator-free days: Protected (7  8) vs. unprotected (1  2) Mortality: Protected (30%) vs. unprotected (40%) Limit plateau pressure to < 28 “Small baby lung”: the ARDS network protective ventilatory strategy does not fully protect the lungs from VILI because hyperinflation of the small normal lung may occur despite lowering TV to 6 ml/Kg and limiting plateau pressure to < 30

Neuromuscular Blockers in Early Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome 340 patients Cisatracurium besylate Placebo # of Patients 178 162 TV 6-8 ml/Kg PEEP > 5 90 day mortality 31.6% 40.7% p= 0.08 Figure 2 Probability of Survival through Day 90, According to Study Group. Papazian L et al. N Engl J Med 2010;363:1107-1116

Neuromuscular Blockers in Early Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Figure 2 Probability of Survival through Day 90, According to Study Group. Hazard Ratio: 0.68 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.48 to 0.98; P = 0.04) Papazian L et al. N Engl J Med 2010;363:1107-1116

Possible Mechanisms by Which Neuromuscular Blocking Agents Might Lead to improved Survival Figure 1. Possible Mechanisms by Which Neuromuscular Blocking Agents (NMBAs) Might Lead to Improved Survival in Patients with the Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). Respiratory physiological features of a patient with ARDS are illustrated before (top) and after (bottom) paralysis induced with the use of NMBAs. Before paralysis, increased respiratory drive from multiple causes can lead to increased tidal volumes, active exhalation, and patient–ventilator asynchrony, all of which can potentially worsen various forms of ventilator-induced lung injury. In addition, muscle activation may divert blood flow away from vital organs and lead to a lower mixed venous partial pressure of oxygen (PO2). These mechanisms may lead to increased organ dysfunction and ultimately death. After paralysis, the administered NMBAs prevent patient-initiated generation of high and low lung volumes and also prevent active expiration, allowing for better lung-protective ventilation and less ventilator-induced lung injury. Ventilator-induced lung injury may also be lessened by less pulmonary blood flow due to decreased oxygen consumption. NMBAs may also indirectly improve arterial oxygenation by decreasing blood flow to active muscle groups (because of decreased oxygen requirements) and by improving the distribution of ventilation relative to perfusion (V̇/̇Q). (Arterial PO 2 may also be decreased through this mechanism if V̇/̇Q is worsened.) Finally, NMBAs may have a direct antiinflammatory effect. The relative effect of NMBAs on many of these mechanisms depends on the state of muscle activation before paralysis, which is dependent on a number of factors, including the patient's level of sedation.

Possible Mechanisms by Which Neuromuscular Blocking Agents Might Lead to improved Survival Figure 1. Possible Mechanisms by Which Neuromuscular Blocking Agents (NMBAs) Might Lead to Improved Survival in Patients with the Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). Respiratory physiological features of a patient with ARDS are illustrated before (top) and after (bottom) paralysis induced with the use of NMBAs. Before paralysis, increased respiratory drive from multiple causes can lead to increased tidal volumes, active exhalation, and patient–ventilator asynchrony, all of which can potentially worsen various forms of ventilator-induced lung injury. In addition, muscle activation may divert blood flow away from vital organs and lead to a lower mixed venous partial pressure of oxygen (PO2). These mechanisms may lead to increased organ dysfunction and ultimately death. After paralysis, the administered NMBAs prevent patient-initiated generation of high and low lung volumes and also prevent active expiration, allowing for better lung-protective ventilation and less ventilator-induced lung injury. Ventilator-induced lung injury may also be lessened by less pulmonary blood flow due to decreased oxygen consumption. NMBAs may also indirectly improve arterial oxygenation by decreasing blood flow to active muscle groups (because of decreased oxygen requirements) and by improving the distribution of ventilation relative to perfusion (V̇/̇Q). (Arterial PO 2 may also be decreased through this mechanism if V̇/̇Q is worsened.) Finally, NMBAs may have a direct antiinflammatory effect. The relative effect of NMBAs on many of these mechanisms depends on the state of muscle activation before paralysis, which is dependent on a number of factors, including the patient's level of sedation.

volutrauma V atelectrauma P UIP "safe" window LIP Optimal PEEP zone of derecruitment and atelectasis volutrauma zone of overdistension UIP "safe" window V Optimal PEEP atelectrauma LIP P

The PEEP Effect NEJM 2006;354:1839-1841 taken at the end of inspiration. A=0, B=15, C=15 x3, D= 15*5 F=0*1, G = 0*3, H =0*5 NEJM 2006;354:1839-1841

Higher vs. Lower PEEP Overinflated Recruitment

Positive End-Expiratory Pressure Setting in Adults With Acute Lung Injury and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (EXPRESS) Ventilation Strategy Using Low Tidal Volumes, Recruitment Maneuvers, and High Positive End-Expiratory Pressure for Acute Lung Injury and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome “LOVS” ALVEOLI

Intervention Control TV <6 ml/Kg PEEP >PFlex TV (10-12 ml/Kg) 1998 53 patients Intervention Control TV <6 ml/Kg PEEP >PFlex TV (10-12 ml/Kg) Lowest PEEP 28 day mortality Intervention Control 38% 71%

Intervention Control TV 5-8 ml/Kg 9-11 ml/Kg PEEP Pflex + 2 cm H2O 50 patients 53 Patients Intervention Control TV 5-8 ml/Kg 9-11 ml/Kg PEEP Pflex + 2 cm H2O >5 cm H2O ICU Mortality 32% 53% P= 0.04 Crit Care Med 2006. 34l 1311

Positive End-Expiratory Pressure Setting in Adults With Acute Lung Injury and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (EXPRESS) 385 patients 382 Patients Intervention Control TV 6 ml/Kg PEEP Plateau 28-30 16±3 cm H2O 5-9 cm H2O ICU Mortality NS Mercat A, Richard JM, Vielle B, et al. (EXPRESS). JAMA. 2008;299:646-655

ALVEOLI 549 patients Low PEEP High PEEP TV 6 ml/Kg PEEP 8.3 ± 3.2 13.2 ± 3.5 ICU Mortality 24.9% 27.5% NS N E J Med 2004. 351: 327

Ventilation Strategy Using Low Tidal Volumes, Recruitment Maneuvers, and High Positive End-Expiratory Pressure for Acute Lung Injury and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome LOVS 475 patients 508 Patients Intervention Control TV 6 ml/Kg PEEP Pplat < 40 PEEP 20 cm H2O RM Pplat < 30 Low PEEP ICU Mortality 36.4% 40.4% NS Meade et al JAMA. 2008;299(6):637-645.

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Time to Unassisted Breathing for Higher and Lower Positive End-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) Stratified by Presence of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) at Baseline

Time to Death in Hospital for Higher and Lower Positive End-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) Stratified by Presence of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) at Baseline

Optimal PEEP

Principle for FiO2 and PEEP Adjustment PEEP Table by ARDSNet ARDS Network, 2000: Multicenter, randomized 861 patients Principle for FiO2 and PEEP Adjustment FiO2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 PEEP 5 5-8 8-10 10 10-14 14 14-18 18-24 用的是預期體重 NEJM 2000; 342: 1301-1308

PV Curve Best PEEP Rotta, J Pediatr (Rio J0 2003:79(Suppl 2):S149

Issues with PV Curves Require sedation/paralysis Difficult to identify “inflection points” May require esophageal pressure to separate lung from chest wall effects Pressure volume curves of individual lung units are not known

Optimal PEEP by Compliance 15 normovolemic patients requiring MV for ARF PEEP resulting in maximum oxygen transport and the lowest dead space fraction resulted in highest compliance Optimal PEEP varied from 0- to 15 cm H2O Mixed venous PO2 increased from 0 PEEP to the PEEP resulting in maximum oxygen transport, but then decreased at higher PEEP Conclusion: compliance may be used to indicated the PEEP likely to result in optimum cardiopulmonary function Suter, N Eng J Med 1975:292:284

Concerns when using lung-protective strategy… Heterogeneous distribution Hypercapnia Auto-PEEP Sedation and paralysis Patient-ventilator dyssynchrony Increased intrathoracic pressure Maintenance of PEEP

Permissive Hypercapnia Low Vt (6ml/kg) to prevent over-distention Increase respiratory rate to avoid very high level of hypercapnia If Respiratory rate can’t be increased further then the PaCO2 allowed to rise Accept PH > 7.25 Usually well tolerated May be beneficial (shift oxygen dissociation curve to the right) May use bicarb infusion till the kidney is able to retain bicarb

Permissive Hypercapnia – When would you NOT do it? Renal failure High intracranial pressures Cardiovascular problems

“Lung Protective” Ventilation Conclusion “Lung Protective” Ventilation 10-16 cm H2O < 28 cm H2O 4-6 mL/kg Add PEEP V O L U M E Limit Distending Pressure Limit VT Pressure

Management of refractory hypoxemia PEEP Pee (diuresis) Prone Paralysis Pleural evacuation (pleural effusion drainage) Prostacyclin (or iNO) More PEEP/recruitment maneuvers

What next? Prone position Inhaled nitric oxide High-frequency oscillation ECMO

Other Ventilator Strategies Lung recruitment maneuvers Prone positioning High-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV) ECMO

Recruitment Maneuvers Application of high airway pressure (35-40cmH2O) for approximately 40 seconds. Most common methodology 40 cm H2O CPAP 40 seconds Employed to open atelectatic alveolar units that occur with ARDS and particularly with any disconnection from ventilator If successful, PaO2 will increase by 20% or more. Must use PEEP after procedure to keep recruited alveoli open.

Effects of Recruitment Maneuvers to Promote Homogeneity within the Lung Malhotra A. N Engl J Med 2007;357:1113-1120

Lung Recruitment To open the collapsed alveoli A sustained inflation of the lungs to higher airway pressure and volumes Ex.: PCV, Pi = 45 cmH2O, PEEP = 5 cmH2O, RR = 10 /min, I : E = 1:1, for 2 minutes 高低的分界是9% NEJM 2006; 354: 1775-1786

ARDSnet protocol Vs open lung protocol Tv 6 ml/kg Plateau pressure <30 Conventional PEEP (titrate for FIO2 <0.6) Experimental protocol Tv 6 ml/kg Plateau pressure <40 Recruitment maneuvers High PEEP (10-15) JAMA, February 2008

ARDSnet protocol Vs open lung protocol JAMA, February 2008

Lung Recruitment 不論哪一組,都大約有24%的肺無法打開 NEJM 2006; 354: 1775-1786

Lung Recruitment NEJM 2006; 354: 1775-1786

Lung Recruitment Potentially recruitable (PEEP 5  15 cmH2O) Increase in PaO2:FiO2 Decrease in PaCO2 Increase in compliance The effect of PEEP correlates with the percentage of potentially recruitalbe lung The percentage of recruitable lung correlates with the overall severity of lung injury Sensitivity : 71% Specificity : 59% NEJM 2007; 354: 1775-1786

Lung Recruitment The percentage of potentially recruitable lung: Extremely variable, Strongly associated with the response to PEEP Not routinely recommended

Prone Position

Prone Position Mechanisms to improve oxygenation: Increase in end-expiratory lung volume Better ventilation-perfusion matching More efficient drainage of secretions

Prone Position Improved gas exchange More uniform alveolar ventilation Recruitment of atelectasis in dorsal regions Improved postural drainage Redistribution of perfusion away from edematous, dependent regions

Prone Positioning

Prone Position NEJM 2001;345:568-573

Prone Position NEJM 2001;345:568-573

Prone Position Improve oxygenation in about 2/3 of all treated patients No improvement on survival, time on ventilation, or time in ICU Might be useful to treat refractory hypoxemia Optimum timing or duration ? Routine use is not recommended

High-Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation (HFOV)

HFV - the “ultimate” lung protective strategy? Over-distended Protected Under-recruit

Frequency: 180-600 breaths/min (3-10Hz) HFOV Frequency: 180-600 breaths/min (3-10Hz)

Effect of HFOV on gas exchange in ARDS patients AJRCCM 2002; 166:801-8

Survival difference of ARDS patients treated with HFOV or CMV 30-day: P=0.057 90-day: P=0.078 AJRCCM 2002; 166:801-8

HFOV Complications: Failed to show a mortality benefit Recognition of a pneumothorax Desiccation of secretions Sedation and paralysis Lack of expiratory filter Failed to show a mortality benefit Combination with other interventions ? Chest 2007; 131:1907-1916

Acute Lung injury Decreased lung compliance results in high airway pressures Low tidal volume 6-8 ml/kg ideal body weight Maintain IPP  30 cm H2O PEEP to improve oxygenation

Conclusions The only treatment that shows mortality benefit: lung-protective ventilation strategy Low tidal volume (6ml/Kg), high PEEP, adequate Pplat (<30 cmH2O) Modalities to improve oxygenation: Prone position, steroid, fluid treatment, steroid, HFOV, NO Combining other treatments: Antibiotics, EGDT…etc

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