Mechanical Ventilation and ARDS in the ED: A Multicenter, Observational, Prospective, Cross-sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There are few data regarding mechanical ventilation and ARDS in the ED. This could be a vital arena for prevention and treatment.

Methods

This study was a multicenter, observational, prospective, cohort study aimed at analyzing ventilation practices in the ED. The primary outcome was the incidence of ARDS after admission. Multivariable logistic regression was used to determine the predictors of ARDS.

Results

We analyzed 219 patients receiving mechanical ventilation to assess ED ventilation practices. Median tidal volume was 7.6 mL/kg predicted body weight (PBW) (interquartile range, 6.9-8.9), with a range of 4.3 to 12.2 mL/kg PBW. Lung-protective ventilation was used in 122 patients (55.7%). The incidence of ARDS after admission from the ED was 14.7%, with

SUBMITTER: Fuller BM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4524326 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature