Background INTELLiVENT-ASV, an automated closed-loop mode of mechanical ventilation, available on Hamilton ventilators for clinical use, uses mainstream end-tidal CO2 (etCO2) monitoring to adjust minute ventilation. However, sensors for mainstream etCO2 monitoring are expensive and fragile. The less expensive and more robust sensors for sidestream etCO2 monitoring could serve as a good alternative to sensors for mainstream etCO2 monitoring. Objective of the study The objective of this randomized noninferiority trial is to determine whether INTELLiVENT- ASV with sidestream capnography is noninferior to INTELLiVENT-ASV with mainstream capnography with regard to the percentage of breaths in a broadly accepted predefined 'optimal' zone of ventilation. Hypothesis The investigators hypothesize that INTELLiVENT-ASV with sidestream capnography is noninferior to INTELLiVENT-ASV with mainstream capnography with respect to the percentage of breaths a patient spends within the 'optimal' zone of ventilation. Study design INTELLiSTREAM is a randomized noninferiority study. Study population The study population consists of consecutive elective cardiac surgery patients who are expected to need at least 2 hours of postoperative ventilation in the ICU of Amsterdam Medical University Centers, location 'AMC'. Intervention Shortly after arrival at the ICU, patients will be randomized to receive either ventilation with INTELLiVENT-ASV with mainstream capnography or sidestream capnography. Primary outcome of the study The primary study endpoint is the percentage of breaths a patient spends inside the 'optimal' zone of ventilation, as defined before (i.e. tidal volume \< 10 ml/kg PBW, maximum airway pressure \< 30cm H2O, etCO2 between 30-46 mmHg and pulse oximetry between 93-98%). Secondary outcomes The percentage of time spent in other ventilation zones, as defined in the protocol. Time to spontaneous breathing, duration of weaning, loss of etCO2 signal, duration of postoperative ventilation and ventilator parameters as well as results of clinically indicated arterial blood gas analysis. Nature and extent of burden and risks associated with participation, benefit and group relatedness Hamilton ventilators can use mainstream and sidestream etCO2 sensors. INTELLiVENT-ASV is a safe mode of ventilation, also in patients who receive postoperative ventilation. Furthermore, as all patients are sedated as part of standard care during postoperative ventilation, the burden for the patient is minimal
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
72
Study patients randomized into the 'Sidestream capnography' arm will receive postoperative ventilation on the ICU with INTELLiVENT-ASV with sidestream etCO2 monitoring using the 'Respironics LoFlo Sidestream CO2 Module'.
Study patients randomized into the 'Mainstream capnography' arm will receive postoperative ventilation on the ICU with INTELLiVENT-ASV with mainstream etCO2 monitoring using the 'Respironics Capnostat 5 Mainstream CO2 sensor'.
Amsterdam UMC location AMC
Amsterdam, Netherlands
The percentage (%) of time spent in the 'optimal' zone of ventilation during the first 3 hours of postoperative ventilation using INTELLiVENT-ASV.
A breath is considered to be in the 'optimal zone' when the following criteria are met: tidal volume (VT) ≤8 ml/kg predicted body weight (PBW) and maximum airway pressure (Pmax) ≤ 30 cmH2O and end tidal CO2 (etCO2) = 30-46 mmHg and pulse oximetry saturation (SpO2) = 93-98%. The ventilation zones are as defined in earlier studies (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03180203)
Time frame: During the first 3 hours, since admission on the intensive care unit (ICU) with the start of INTELLiVENT-ASV ventilation mode.
The percentage (%) of time spent in the 'optimal', 'acceptable' and 'critical' zones during the first 3 hours of postoperative ventilation using INTELLiVENT-ASV.
An optimal zone as defined under Primary Outcome Measure An acceptable zone = VT = 8-12 ml/kg PBW with an etCO2 = 25-30 or 45-50 mmHg, a Pmax = 31-36 cmH2O and a SpO2 = 85-93% or \>98%. A critical zone = VT \>12 ml/kg PBW or an etCO2 = \<25 or ≥51 mmHg, a Pmax ≥36 cmH2O or SpO2 \<85%.
Time frame: During the first 3 hours, since admission on the ICU with the start of the INTELLiVENT-ASV ventilation mode.
Time to spontaneous breathing
Time to spontaneous breathing is defined as the time from start of ventilation at the ICU until five or more consecutive spontaneous breaths.
Time frame: Time from start of ventilation at the ICU until five or more consecutive spontaneous breaths, assessed up to 30 days.
Duration of weaning
Duration of weaning is defined as time from cessation of sedatives and of a rectal temperature \> 35.5ºC to tracheal extubation.
Time frame: Time from cessation of sedatives and of a rectal temperature > 35.5ºC to tracheal extubation, assessed up to 30 days.
Duration of postoperative ventilation
Duration of postoperative ventilation, defined as time from start of ventilation at the ICU until tracheal extubation
Time frame: Time from start of ventilation at the ICU until tracheal extubation, assessed up to 30 days.
Proportion of failed extubations
Failed extubations are defined as re-intubation within 48 hours after extubation and considering only patients who survived and did not undergo re-sternotomy during this time.
Time frame: Within 48 hours after extubation.
Development of postoperative pulmonary complications
Postoperative pulmonary complications is collapsed composite of pneumonia, defined as a patient receiving antibiotics and meets at least one of the following criteria: new or changed sputum, new or changed lung opacities on chest radiography when clinically indicated, tympanic temperature \> 38.3C, white blood cell count 12,000/mm\^3, pneumothorax, defined as air in he pleural space with no vascular bed surrounding the visceral pleura on chest radiography or severe atelectasis, defined as lung opacification with a shift of the mediastinum, hilum or hemidiaphragm towards the affected area, and compensatory over-inflation in the adjacent non-atelectatic lung on chest radiography.
Time frame: During first 5 postoperative days days.
Length of stay in ICU
Time frame: From admission to ICU to ICU discharge of the patient, assessed up to 30 days.
Readmission to ICU
Time frame: From admission to ICU to hospital discharge of the patient, assessed up to 30 days.
Mortality in the ICU
Time frame: From admission to ICU to ICU discharge of the patient, assessed up to 30 days.
Loss of capnography signal
Loss of etCO2 monitoring requiring a correction by ICU nurses.
Time frame: During the first 3 hours, since admission on the ICU with the start of INTELLiVENT-ASV ventilation mode.
Incidence of hypoxemia
Hypoxemia is defined as percentage of breath with pulse oximetry saturation \<85% but only when SpO2 had a quality index \>50%.
Time frame: Time from start of ventilation at the ICU until tracheal extubation, assessed up to 30 days.
Ventilatory parameters: pressures
Positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP), maximum airway pressure (Pmax) and plateau pressure (Pplat)
Time frame: Time from start of ventilation at the ICU until tracheal extubation, assessed up to 30 days.
Ventilation parameters: volumes
Tidal volume (VT) and minute volume (MV)
Time frame: Time from start of ventilation at the ICU until tracheal extubation, assessed up to 30 days.
Ventilation parameters: respiratory rate
Respiratory rate (RR)
Time frame: Time from start of ventilation at the ICU until tracheal extubation, assessed up to 30 days.
Ventilation parameters: oxygenation
Fraction inspired oxygen (FiO2) and pulse oximetry (SpO2)
Time frame: Time from start of ventilation at the ICU until tracheal extubation, assessed up to 30 days.
Ventilation parameters: capnography
End-tidal CO2 (etCO2)
Time frame: Time from start of ventilation at the ICU until tracheal extubation, assessed up to 30 days.
Clinically indicated arterial blood gas analyses
Time frame: Time from start of ventilation at the ICU until tracheal extubation, assessed up to 30 days.
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