Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, often necessitating invasive mechanical ventilation (MV) during acute exacerbations. Weaning these patients from MV is a critical juncture in their care, as prolonged ventilation is associated with increased complications, including ventilator-associated pneumonia, diaphragmatic dysfunction, and higher healthcare costs. Traditional weaning indices, such as the Rapid Shallow Breathing Index (RSBI), Maximum Inspiratory Pressure (MIP), and the Integrative Weaning Index (IWI), New Integrative Weaning Index (NIWI) have been employed to predict weaning outcomes. However, their predictive accuracy in COPD patients is variable, often due to the heterogeneous nature of the disease and the presence of comorbidities. Recent advancements have introduced non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring tools, such as the ICON® (Electrical Cardiometry), which measures parameters like cardiac output, stroke volume, and thoracic fluid content. These parameters may offer additional insights into a patient's readiness for weaning by providing real-time data on cardiovascular and fluid status, which are crucial in the weaning process. There is a scarcity of data comparing the predictive value of ICON parameters with traditional weaning indices in COPD patients. Understanding whether ICON-derived metrics can enhance weaning predictions and lead to more individualized and effective weaning strategies, reducing the duration of MV and improving patient outcomes.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
104
Assiut University Medical School.
Asyut, Egypt, Egypt
Evaluate the accuracy of non-invasive hemodynamic parameters using Electric Cardiometry to predict weaning outcome in mechanically ventilated COPD patients.
Assess the accuracy of the non-invasive hemodynamic parameters (Cardiac index, Thoracic fluid content, contractility, contractility index, systemic vascular resistance) using Electric Cardiometry device ICON® to predict the outcome of the weaning trial in mechanically ventilated COPD patients.
Time frame: 2 Years
Evaluate respiratory indices (RSBI, IWI, MIWI) as predictors of weaning outcome in mechanically ventilated COPD patients
Assess the accuracy of currently used respiratory indices (RSBI, IWI, MIWI) in the prediction of the outcome of weaning trial. These indices are currently used widely to predict the success or failure of weaning; However, there as still no consensus on a universal parameter and cut-off point.
Time frame: 2 years
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