Postextubation respiratory events in patients admitted to the intensive care unit: a prospective pilot study using overnight respiratory polygraphy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Before the main trial in which respiratory polygraphy will be used to evaluate postextubation sleep apnea in critically ill patients, we performed a prospective pilot study to ensure that any issues with the conduct of the trial would be identified.

Methods

In the present study, 13 adult patients who had received mechanical ventilation for ≥24 hours were prospectively recruited. Among the patients, 10 successfully completed respiratory polygraphy on the first or second night after extubation. Data regarding the types and doses of corticosteroids, analgesics, sedatives, and muscle relaxants as well as the methods of oxygen delivery were recorded.

Results

During the night of respiratory polygraphy, all 10 patients received supplemental oxygen (low-flow oxygen

SUBMITTER: Lee YJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7808846 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature