A Meta-Analysis of Remote Ischemic Preconditioning in Lung Surgery and Its Potential Role in COVID-19.

ABSTRACT: Purpose: To determine the effects of remote ischemic preconditioning (RIPC) on pulmonary gas exchange in people undergoing pulmonary surgery and discuss a potential role of RIPC in COVID-19. Method: A search for studies examining the effects of RIPC after pulmonary surgery was performed. RevMan was used for statistical analyses examining measures of A-ado₂, Pao₂/Fio₂, respiratory index (RI), a/A ratio and Paco₂ obtained earlier after surgery (i.e., 6-8 hours) and later after surgery (i.e., 18-24 hours). Results: Four trials were included (N = 369 participants). Significant (p < 0.05) overall effects of RIPC were observed early after surgery on A-ado₂ and RI (SMD -0.84 and SMD -1.2

SUBMITTER: Cahalin LP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10211375 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature