Continuous and repeat metabolic measurements compared between post-cardiothoracic surgery and critical care patients.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Using a system, which accuracy is equivalent to the gold standard Douglas Bag (DB) technique for measuring oxygen consumption (VO₂), carbon dioxide generation (VCO₂), and respiratory quotient (RQ), we aimed to continuously measure these metabolic indicators and compare the values between post-cardiothoracic surgery and critical care patients.

Methods

This was a prospective, observational study conducted at a suburban, quaternary care teaching hospital. Age 18 years or older patients who underwent mechanical ventilation were enrolled.

Results

We included 4 post-surgery and 6 critical care patients. Of those, 3 critical care patients died. The longest measurement reached to 12 h and 15 min and 50 cycles of repeat measurements were perform

SUBMITTER: Shinozaki K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10577926 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature