Resumo Fundamento Apesar de avanços em técnicas cirúrgicas e cuidados pós-operatórios em cardiopatia congênita, a morbidade cardiovascular permanece elevada. Objetivo Avaliar a associação do condicionamento pré-operatório de crianças e adolescentes com cardiopatias, mensurado por teste de caminhada de 6-minutos (TC6M) e variabilidade da frequência cardíaca (VFC), com a ocorrência de choque cardiogênico, séptico e morte no período pós-operatório. Métodos Estudo clínico prospectivo e observacional de 81 pacientes de 8 a 18 anos. No período pré-operatório foram realizados o TC6M (distância caminhada e SpO2) e a VFC. O escore de risco ajustado para cirurgia de cardiopatia congênita ( RACHS-1 ) foi aplicado para predizer o fator de risco cirúrgico para mortalidade. A ocorrência de pelo menos uma das complicações citadas foi considerada como evento combinado. Valores de p<0,05 foram considerados significantes. Resultados Dos 81 pacientes, 59% eram do sexo masculino, com idade média de 12 anos; 33% eram cianóticos; e 72% já tinham realizado cirurgias prévias. O choque cardiogênico foi a complicação mais comum, e 31% apresentaram evento combinado. Cirurgia prévia, tipo de cardiopatia atual, RACHS-1 , SpO2 em repouso, durante e após recuperação do TC6M foram selecionados para o estudo multivariado. A SpO2 após o TC6M permaneceu como fator de risco independente para aumentar a ocorrência de evento combinado no pós-operatório (OR: 0,93, IC95% [0,88 – 0,99], p=0,02). Conclusão O SpO2 após o TC6M no período pré-operatório foi o fator independente preditor de prognóstico no pós-operatório em crianças e adolescentes submetidos à correção cirúrgica; a distância caminhada e as variáveis da VFC não tiveram a mesma associação.

Abstract Background Despite advances in surgical technique and postoperative care in congenital heart disease, cardiovascular morbidity is still high. Objective To evaluate the association between preoperative cardiovascular fitness of children and adolescents, measured by the 6-minute walk test (6MWT) and Heart Rate Variability (HRV), and the occurrence of cardiogenic, septic shock and death in the postoperative period. Methods Prospective, observational clinic study including 81 patients aged from 8 to 18 years. In the preoperative period, the 6MWT (distance walked and SpO2) and HRV were performed. The adjusted risk score for surgeries for congenital heart disease (RACHS-1) was applied to predict the surgical risk factor for mortality. The occurrence of at least one of the listed complications was considered as a combined event. P values < 0.05 were considered as significant. Results Of the patients, 59% were male, with mean age of 12 years; 33% were cyanotic; and 72% had undergone previous cardiac surgery. Cardiogenic shock was the most common complication, and 31% had a combined event. Prior to surgery, type of current heart disease, RACHS-1, SpO2at rest, during the 6MWT and recovery were selected for the multivariate analysis. The SpO2at recovery by the 6MWT remained as an independent risk factor (OR 0.93, 95%CI [0.88 - 0.99], p=0.02) for the increasing occurrence of combined events. Conclusion SpO2after the application of the 6MWT in the preoperative period was an independent predictor of prognosis in children and adolescents undergoing surgical correction; the walked distance and the HRV did not present this association.

Abstract Background There is no consensus among tools for assessing frailty. Objective To evaluate the prevalence of frailty according to different tools in patients referred for elective valve cardiac surgery. Methods This is a cross-sectional study. All patients were ≥ 18 years of age, clinically stable. The following patients were excluded: those unable to perform the tests because of physical, cognitive, or neurological limitations; those requiring non elective/emergency procedures or hemodynamic instability. During the preoperative cardiology visit, frailty was assessed by the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), the Frailty Deficit Index (FDI), handgrip strength, and gait speed 3m. For the entire analysis, the statistical significance was set at 5%. Results Our cohort consisted of 258 subjects. From the total cohort, 201 were ≤ 70 years of age (77.9%), the predominant etiology according to rheumatic disease (50.7% vs 8.8%; p=0.000) with double mitral lesion (24.9% vs 0%; p=0.000). Frailty was present in 32.9% according SPPB, 29.1% with reduced muscular strength. and 8.9% with FDI. Handgrip strength was weaker in elderly patients (26.7 vs 23.6; p=0.051) and gait speed was lower in the younger group, in which 36% were considered frail (36% vs 14%; p=0.002). Variables associated with frailty were age ≥ 70 years, female gender, aortic stenosis, and regurgitation. Conclusion Frailty in adult patients who will have elective heart valve surgery is present even in the younger groups, although the older group with comorbidities are more frail. Frailty was more clearly shown by the SPPB than by the FDI and handgrip tests.

RESUMO Objetivo: Investigar a validade dos testes de caminhada de campo para identificar dessaturação durante o exercício, comparando os testes de exercício laboratoriais e clínicos de campo quanto às respostas cardiorrespiratórias e percepção de esforço em indivíduos com bronquiectasia não fibrocística. Métodos: Estudo transversal com 72 participantes não dependentes de oxigênio (28 homens; média de idade: 48,3 ± 14,5 anos; média do VEF1: 54,1 ± 23,4% do previsto). Os participantes foram submetidos ao teste de exercício cardiopulmonar (TECP) incremental em esteira e ao constant work-rate exercise testing (CWRET, teste de exercício com carga constante) em esteira, com intervalo de 1 h. Em outra visita, foram submetidos ao incremental shuttle walk test (ISWT, teste de caminhada incremental) e ao endurance shuttle walk test (ESWT, teste de caminhada de resistência), com intervalo de 1 h. A definição de dessaturação foi uma redução da SpO2 ≥ 4% do repouso ao pico do exercício. Resultados: O TECP e o ISWT resultaram em dessaturação de magnitude comparável (−7,7 ± 6,3% vs. −6,6 ± 5,6%; p = 0,10), assim como o fizeram o CWRET e o ESWT (−6,8 ± 5,8% vs. −7,2 ± 6,3%; p = 0,50). Houve concordância entre o TECP e o ISWT quanto ao número de participantes que apresentaram e não apresentaram dessaturação, respectivamente (42 e 14; p < 0,01), bem como entre o CWRET e o ESWT (39 e 16; p < 0,01). A magnitude da dessaturação foi semelhante nos participantes que atingiram ≥ 85% da FC máxima prevista ou não. Conclusões: Os testes de exercício de campo apresentaram boa precisão para detectar dessaturação. Os testes de campo podem ser uma alternativa aos testes de laboratório quando o objetivo é investigar a dessaturação durante o exercício em indivíduos com bronquiectasia.

ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate the validity of field walking tests to identify exercise-induced hypoxemia and to compare cardiorespiratory responses and perceived effort between laboratory-based and field-based exercise tests in subjects with bronchiectasis. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study involving 72 non-oxygen-dependent participants (28 men; mean age = 48.3 ± 14.5 years; and mean FEV1 = 54.1 ± 23.4% of the predicted value). The participants underwent cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) on a treadmill and constant work-rate exercise testing (CWRET) on the same day (1 h apart). In another visit, they underwent incremental shuttle walk testing (ISWT) and endurance shuttle walk testing (ESWT; 1 h apart). Desaturation was defined as a reduction in SpO2 ≥ 4% from rest to peak exercise. Results: CPET results were compared with ISWT results, as were CWRET results with ESWT results. There was no difference in the magnitude of desaturation between CPET and ISWT (−7.7 ± 6.3% vs. −6.6 ± 5.6%; p = 0.10) and between CWRET and ESWT (−6.8 ± 5.8% vs. −7.2 ± 6.3%; p = 0.50). The incremental tests showed an agreement in the magnitude of desaturation in the desaturation and no desaturation groups (42 and 14 participants, respectively; p < 0.01), as did the endurance tests (39 and 16 participants; p < 0.01). The magnitude of desaturation was similar among the participants who did or did not reach at least 85% of the maximum predicted HR. Conclusions: Field exercise tests showed good precision to detect desaturation. Field tests might be an alternative to laboratory tests when the clinical question is to investigate exercise-induced desaturation in subjects with bronchiectasis.

Abstract Objective: To compare physical therapy strategies involving abdominal muscle stabilization, with and without upper limb movement, in patients with sternal instability after heart surgery and during in-hospital care. Methods: This prospective, longitudinal, randomized, and comparative clinical study included 20 patients, which were divided into two groups: ARM, the arm group (n=10), and LEG, the leg group (n=10). The study involved the evaluation of scores of visual analog scales for sternal instability, pain, discomfort, functional impairment, lung function, and maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP) and maximum expiratory pressure (MEP) before and after the interventions. Two protocols consisting of abdominal exercises in both groups with upper limb movements (ARM) and just abdominal activation with leg movements (LEG) were used for three weeks. Results: There were statistically significant (P≤0.01) improvements in pain, discomfort, and functional impairment scores, and in MIP (P=0.04) and MEP (P≤0.01) after intervention in both groups and just LEG showed improvement in forced vital capacity (P=0.043) and forced expiratory volume in one second (P=0.011). Conclusion: Both strategies promoted improvement in pain, discomfort, and functional impairment scores and in the values of inspiratory and expiratory pressures. Perhaps they were influenced by the time and resolution of the infection process, although exercises with upper limb movements seem to be safe in this population. The activation of the infra-abdominal muscles through leg movements seems to bring more benefits to lung function.

ResumoObjetivo:a) propor e aplicar um sistema de avaliação; b) classificar o comprometimento pulmonar e determinar os níveis de assistência fisioterapêutica; c) verificar a evolução no pós-operatório de cirurgia valvar.Métodos:Pacientes realizaram avaliação fisioterapêutica no pré-operatório, pós-operatório e após 5 dias de intervenção. Foram classificados em três níveis de atenção: nível 1 - baixo risco de complicação; nível 2 - médio risco; nível 3 - alto risco. Utilizou-se Análise de Variância e Kruskal-Wallis e Análise de Variância para medidas repetidas ou Friedmann. Teste qui-quadrado ou Fisher para as proporções. Considerou-se nível de significância estatística P<0,05.Resultados:Foram estudados 199 pacientes, 156 classificados no nível 1, 32 nível 2 e 11 nível 3. Movimento toracoabdominal e ausculta pulmonar alteraram significantemente no pós-operatório, persistindo nos níveis 2 e 3 (P<0,05). Oxigenação e frequência respiratória se modificaram nos níveis 2 e 3 no pós-operatório (P<0,05), com recuperação no final. Diminuição significante dos volumes pulmonares ocorreu nos três níveis (P<0,05), com recuperação parcial no nível 1. Colapso pulmonar ocorreu em todos os níveis, com recuperação em 56% no nível 1, 47% no nível 2, 27% no nível 3.Conclusão:A avaliação proposta identificou pacientes de cirurgia valvar que necessitam de assistência fisioterapêutica diferenciada. Pacientes do nível 1 tiveram rápida recuperação, enquanto os do nível 2 mostraram alterações significativas, com ganhos funcionais no final. Pacientes do nível 3, mais comprometidos e com recuperação prolongada, devem receber maior assistência.

AbstractObjective:a) to propose and implement an evaluation system; b) to classify the pulmonary involvement and determine levels of physical therapy; c) to check the progress postoperatively.Methods:Patients underwent physiotherapy assessment preoperatively, postoperatively and after 5 days of intervention. They were classified into three levels of care: level 1 - low risk of complication; Level 2 - medium risk; Level 3 - high risk. We used analysis of variance and Kruskal-Wallis and analysis of variance for repeated measures or Friedman. Chi-square test or Fisher for proportions. We considered statistical significance level P<0.05.Results:We studied 199 patients, 156 classified within level 1, 32 at level 2 and 11 at level 3. Thoracoabdominal motion and auscultation changed significantly postoperatively, persisting at levels 2 and 3 (P<0.05). Oxygenation and respiratory rate changed at levels 2 and 3 postoperatively (P<0.05) with recovery at the end. Significant decrease in lung volumes occurred in three levels (P<0.05) with partial recovery at level 1, lung collapse occurred at all levels, with recovery by 56% at level 1, 47% at level 2, 27% at level 3.Conclusion:The proposed assessment identified valve surgery patients who require differentiated physical therapy. Level 1 patients had rapid recovery, while the level 2 showed significant changes with functional gains at the end. Level 3 patients, more committed and prolonged recovery, should receive greater assistance.

FUNDAMENTO: pacientes com valvopatia mitral podem evoluir com congestão pulmonar, que aumenta o trabalho dos músculos respiratórios; essa sobrecarga pode alterar o padrão respiratório com predomínio do deslocamento torácico ou presença de movimentos paradoxais. OBJETIVO: a) estudar o padrão respiratório e movimento toracoabdominal (MTA) em pacientes com doença mitral b) estudar o efeito do posicionamento nos parâmetros respiratórios c) correlacionar hipertensão pulmonar com presença de incoordenação do MTA. MÉTODOS: o padrão respiratório e o MTA de pacientes com doença mitral foram avaliados por pletismografia respiratória por indutância, nas posições dorsal e sentada, durante dois minutos de respiração tranquila. Analisou-se volume corrente (Vc) e tempos respiratórios e as variáveis do MTA. RESULTADOS: de 65 pacientes incluídos, 10 foram retirados, 29 participaram do grupo estenose mitral e 26 do grupo insuficiência mitral. O Vc, a ventilação pulmonar e o fluxo inspiratório médio aumentaram significantemente na posição sentada, sem diferenças entre os grupos. O MTA manteve-se coordenado entre os grupos e as posições; no entanto, cinco pacientes na posição dorsal apresentaram incoordenação (três no grupo estenose mitral; dois no grupo insuficiência mitral) com correlação significante com valores de pressão de artéria pulmonar (r = 0,992, p = 0,007). CONCLUSÃO: o padrão respiratório e o MTA não apresentam diferenças entre pacientes com estenose ou insuficiência mitral. A posição sentada aumenta o Vc sem alterar os tempos respiratórios. A presença de incoordenação toracoabdominal na posição dorsal esteve associação à hipertensão pulmonar.

BACKGROUND: patients with mitral valve disease can progress to having pulmonary congestion, which increases the work the respiratory muscles. This overload can change the breathing pattern with a predominance of rib cage displacement or presence of paradoxical movements. OBJECTIVE: a) to study the breathing pattern and thoracoabdominal movement of patients with mitral valve disease; b) to study the effect of body position on breathing parameters; and c) to correlate pulmonary hypertension with lack of coordination of thoracoabdominal movement. METHODS: the breathing pattern and thoracoabdominal movement of patients with mitral valve disease were assessed using respiratory inductive plethysmography during quiet breathing in the dorsal decubitus and sitting positions for two minutes. The variables assessed were tidal volume, breathing time and thoracoabdominal movement. RESULTS: of the 65 patients selected, 10 were excluded, 29 were in the mitral stenosis group and 26 in the mitral regurgitation group. Tidal volume, pulmonary ventilation and mean inspiratory flow significantly increased in the sitting position, with no difference between the groups. The thoracoabdominal movement remained coordinated in all groups and positions; except for five patients in the dorsal decubitus position, who lacked coordination (three in the mitral stenosis group; two in the mitral regurgitation group). A significant correlation with pulmonary artery pressure values was observed (r = 0.992; p = 0.007). CONCLUSION: No difference in breathing pattern or thoracoabdominal movement was found between patients with mitral stenosis and regurgitation. The sitting position increased tidal volume without altering breathing times. The lack of coordination of the thoracoabdominal movement in the dorsal decubitus position was associated with pulmonary hypertension.

O objetivo do estudo foi investigar os efeitos da posição sentada, nos parâmetros ventilatórios e hemodinâmicos, em pacientes com suporte ventilatório mecânico prolongado, estáveis hemodinamicamente. Participaram do estudo 40 pacientes que foram randomizados em grupo controle (n=17) e grupo intervenção (n=23). Foram mensurados parâmetros hemodinâmicos, gasometria arterial, força muscular respiratória e ventilometria, realizados em dois momentos: primeira e segunda avaliação, com intervalo de 30 minutos entre as medidas. No grupo controle, as duas avaliações foram realizadas no leito, com a cabeceira elevada a 30°. No grupo intervenção, a primeira avaliação foi realizada no leito (30°) e a segunda, 30 minutos após transferência para a poltrona, na posição sentada (90°). A idade média da amostra foi de 64,7±11,2 anos. O resultado do estudo demonstrou que não houve diferenças em relação às variáveis, hemodinâmicas, gasométricas, capacidade vital forçada, volume minuto e volume de ar corrente. Entretanto, ocorreu aumento significativo da pressão inspiratória máxima (PImáx) no grupo intervenção (p<0.01). Concluímos que pacientes em pós-operatório de cirurgia cardiovascular em ventilação mecânica podem se beneficiar da posição sentada durante o desmame do suporte ventilatório, observado pela melhora da força muscular inspiratória (PImáx). Além disso, não foram observadas alterações hemodinâmicas com a troca de postura, sendo considerado um procedimento seguro.

The purpose was to study the effects of sitting position, in ventilatory and hemodynamic parameters, in patients under prolonged mechanical ventilation, in the postoperative of cardiovascular surgery. Participated 40 postoperative cardiovascular patients, intubated and mechanically ventilated, were randomized into control group (n=17) and intervention group (n=23). Hemodynamic parameters, arterial blood gases, respiratory muscle strength and ventilometry, were measured in two moments: first and second evaluation, with 30-minute interval between measurements. In the control group, both evaluations were performed at head of the bed elevated at 30°. In the sitting group, the first evaluation was developed at 30° and the second, (30 minutes after transfer to the armchair) in the sitting position (90°). The mean age of patients was 64.7±11.2 years. There were no differences regarding the hemodynamic parameters, blood gas analysis, forced vital capacity, minute ventilation and tidal volume. However, a significant increase in maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) in the intervention group was observed (p<0.01). We conclude that stable patients in the postoperative period of cardiovascular surgery, mechanically ventilated, maybe benefits of the sitting position observed of increased inspiratory muscle strength. Furthermore, no significant hemodynamic changes, and it was well tolerated when the patients were transferred to the sitting position, so it was considered a safe procedure.

INTRODUCTION: Having poor sleep quality is common among patients following cardiopulmonary artery bypass graft surgery. Pain, stress, anxiety and poor sleep quality may be improved by massage therapy. OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated whether massage therapy is an effective technique for improving sleep quality in patients following cardiopulmonary artery bypass graft surgery. METHOD: Participants included cardiopulmonary artery bypass graft surgery patients who were randomized into a control group and a massage therapy group following discharge from the intensive care unit (Day 0), during the postoperative period. The control group and the massage therapy group comprised participants who were subjected to three nights without massage and three nights with massage therapy, respectively. The patients were evaluated on the following mornings (i.e., Day 1 to Day 3) using a visual analogue scale for pain in the chest, back and shoulders, in addition to fatigue and sleep. Participants kept a sleep diary during the study period. RESULTS: Fifty-seven cardiopulmonary artery bypass graft surgery patients were enrolled in the study during the preoperative period, 17 of whom were excluded due to postoperative complications. The remaining 40 participants (male: 67.5%, age: 61.9 years ± 8.9 years, body mass index: 27.2 kg/m² ± 3.7 kg/m²) were randomized into control (n = 20) and massage therapy (n = 20) groups. Pain in the chest, shoulders, and back decreased significantly in both groups from Day 1 to Day 3. The participants in the massage therapy group had fewer complaints of fatigue on Day 1 (p=0.006) and Day 2 (p=0.028) in addition, they reported a more effective sleep during all three days (p=0.019) when compared with the participants in the control group. CONCLUSION: Massage therapy is an effective technique for improving patient recovery from cardiopulmonary artery bypass graft surgery because it reduces fatigue and improves sleep.

OBJETIVOS: Verificar as respostas ventilatória, de oxigenação e hemodinâmica de pacientes com insuficiência respiratória aguda (IResp) hipoxêmica submetidos a aplicação de ventilação mecânica não-invasiva (VMNI) no pós-operatório de cirurgia cardiovascular, buscando variáveis preditoras de sucesso, e comparar as diferentes modalidades de VMNI. MÉTODOS: No total, 70 pacientes com IResp hipoxêmica foram randomizados em uma das três modalidades de VMNI: pressão positiva contínua em vias aéreas (CPAP) e ventilação com dois níveis pressóricos (PEEP + PS e BiPAP®). Foram analisadas variáveis ventilatórias, de oxigenação e hemodinâmicas nos períodos pré-aplicação, 3, 6 e 12 horas após iniciado o protocolo. RESULTADOS: Foram excluídos 13 pacientes. Dos pacientes restantes, 31 evoluíram para independência do suporte ventilatório, constituindo o grupo sucesso, e 26 necessitaram de intubação orotraqueal, sendo considerados insucesso. Idade e níveis iniciais de freqüência cardíaca (FC) e de freqüência respiratória (FR) apresentaram valores elevados no grupo insucesso (p = 0,042, 0,029 e 0,002, respectivamente). O grupo insucesso apresentou maior número de intercorrências intra-operatórias (p = 0,025). As variáveis de oxigenação elevaram-se somente no grupo sucesso. Dentre as modalidades de VMNI, evoluíram como sucesso 57,9% dos pacientes no grupo ventilador, 57,9% no bi-nível e 47,3% no CPAP. Variáveis de oxigenação e FR apresentaram melhora somente nos grupos com dois níveis pressóricos. CONCLUSÃO: Pacientes com IResp hipoxêmica no pós-operatório de cirurgia cardiovascular apresentaram melhora da oxigenação, da FR e da FC durante a aplicação de VMNI. Em pacientes mais idosos e com valores iniciais de FR e de FC mais elevados, a VMNI não foi suficiente para reverter o quadro de IResp. Modalidades com dois níveis pressóricos apresentaram resultados superiores.

OBJECTIVE: To examine ventilatory response, oxygenation-related, and hemodynamics of patients with hypoxemic acute respiratory failure (ARF) submitted to noninvasive mechanical ventilation (NIV) during the postoperative phase of cardiovascular surgery in order to identify predictive variables of success, and to compare the different types of NIV. METHODS: Seventy patients with hypoxemic ARF were randomized to one of three modalities of NIV - continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and ventilation with two pressure levels (PEEP + SP and BiPAP®). Ventilation, oxygenation-related, and hemodynamics variables were analyzed at pre-application, and 3, 6, and 12 hours after the protocol began. RESULTS: Thirteen patients were excluded. Thirty-one patients progressed to independence from ventilatory support and comprised the success group, and 26 required orotracheal intubation and were considered the nonsuccess group. Age, initial heart rate (HR), and respiratory rate (RR) showed elevated levels in the nonsuccess group (p=0.042, 0.029, and 0.002, respectively). A greater number of intraoperative complications were seen in the nonsuccess group (p=0.025). Oxygenation variables increased only in the success group. Among the NIV types, 57.9% of patients in the ventilator group, 57.9% in the two-pressure levels group, and 47.3% in the CPAP group progressed with success. Oxygenation and RR variables showed improvement only in the groups with two pressure levels. CONCLUSION: Patients with hypoxemic ARF in the postoperative stage after cardiovascular surgery showed better oxygenation, RR, and HR during NIV application. In older patients and those with higher baseline RR and HR values, NIV was not sufficient to reverse ARF. The two-pressure level modes showed better results.

OBJETIVO: Avaliar os efeitos da manobra de recrutamento alveolar na oxigenação e volume corrente exalado em pacientes com hipoxemia no pós-operatório imediato de intervenção cirúrgica cardíaca. MÉTODO: Estudo prospectivo, consecutivo. Dentre 469 intervenções cirúrgicas cardíacas no período de fevereiro a abril de 2006, foram incluídos no protocolo 40 pacientes (8,5%), que na primeira avaliação na admissão da unidade de terapia intensiva cirúrgica apresentavam relação PaO2/FiO2 < 200. Nesse grupo de pacientes aplicou-se prospectivamente protocolo padronizado de manobras de recrutamento alveolar com pressão nas vias aéreas de 20 cmH2O na vigência de relação PaO2/FiO2 < 200, 30 cmH2O na relação PaO2/FiO2 < 150 e 40 cmH2O quando a relação PaO2/FiO2 persistisse inferior a 150 após manobra de recrutamento com pressão nas vias aéreas de 30 cmH2O. A pressão aplicada por meio do ventilador mecânico foi na modalidade pressão positiva contínua nas vias aéreas, por três vezes, com duração média de 30 segundos cada uma. Os parâmetros de oxigenação e volume corrente exalado foram comparados antes e imediatamente após as manobras de recrutamento. RESULTADOS: Dos 40 pacientes estudados, 30 responderam de modo favorável à manobra de recrutamento com pressão de 20 cmH2O e em 10 houve necessidade de 30 cmH2O. Nenhuma vez foi necessário aplicar manobra de recrutamento com pressão de 40 cmH2O. Após aplicação da manobra de recrutamento houve melhora significativa da oxigenação caracterizada por aumento da relação PaO2/FiO2 (p = 0,001), saturação periférica de oxigênio (p = 0,004) e do volume corrente exalado (p = 0,038). CONCLUSÃO: As manobras de recrutamento alveolar foram efetivas na correção da hipoxemia e aumento do volume corrente exalado em pacientes sob ventilação mecânica no pós-operatório imediato de intervenção cirúrgica cardíaca.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the effects of the alveolar recruitment maneuver on oxygenation and exhaled tidal volume, in patients with hypoxemia, in the immediate postoperative period of cardiac surgery. METHODS: This is a prospective, consecutive study. Among the 469 cardiac surgeries performed from February to April 2006, 40 patients (8.5%) who, at the time of admission to the surgical intensive care unit, presented PaO2/FIO2 < 200, were included in the protocol. A standard prospective protocol of alveolar recruitment maneuvers with pressure of 20 cmH2O in the upper airways in the presence of the ratio PaO2/FIO2 < 200, 30 cmH2O with PaO2/FIO2 < 150, and 40 cmH2O when Pa2O2/FIO2 remained below 150 after recruitment maneuver with pressure of 30 cmH2O, was applied to this group of patients. Continuous positive pressure was applied to the airways with a mechanical ventilator, 3 times, for approximately 30 seconds each. Parameters of oxygenation and exhaled tidal volume were compared before and immediately after the recruitment maneuvers. RESULTS: Of the 40 patients in the study, 30 showed good responses to recruitment maneuvers with 20 cmH2O, and 10 cases required 30 cmH2O. It was not necessary to apply pressure of 40 cmH2O. There was a significant improvement in oxygenation after the recruitment maneuvers, demonstrated by an increase in PaO2/FIO2 (p = 0.001), peripheral oxygen saturation (p = 0.004), and exhaled tidal volume (p = 0.038). CONCLUSIONS: Alveolar recruitment maneuvers were successful on correcting hypoxemia and increasing the exhaled tidal volume in patients on mechanical ventilation in the immediate postoperative period of cardiac surgery.

JUSTIFICATIVA Y OBJETIVOS: Evaluar los efectos de la maniobra de reclutamiento alveolar en la oxigenación y volumen corriente exhalado en pacientes con hipoxemia en el postoperatorio inmediato de intervención quirúrgica cardiaca. MÉTODO: Estudio prospectivo, consecutivo. Entre 469 intervenciones quirúrgicas cardíacas entre febrero a abril de 2006, fueron incluidos en el protocolo 40 pacientes (8,5%), que en la primera evaluación en la admisión de la unidad de terapia intensiva quirúrgica presentaban relación PaO2/FiO2 < 200. En ese grupo de pacientes se aplicó prospectivamente protocolo estandarizado de maniobras de reclutamiento alveolar con presión en las vías aéreas de 20 cmH2O en la vigencia de relación PaO2/FiO2 < 200, 30 cmH2O en la relación PaO2/FiO2 < 150, y 40 cmH2O cuando la relación PaO2/FiO2 se mantuviese inferior a 150 después de la maniobra de reclutamiento con presión n la vías aéreas de 30 cmH2O. La presión aplicada por medio del ventilador mecánico fue en la modalidad de presión positiva continua en las vías aéreas, por tres veces, con una duración promedio de 30 segundos cada una. Los parámetros de oxigenación y volumen corriente exhalado fueron comparados antes e inmediatamente después de las maniobras de reclutamiento. RESULTADOS: De los 40 pacientes estudiados, 30 respondieron favorablemente a la maniobra de reclutamiento con presión de 20 cmH2O y en 10 hubo necesidad de 30 cmH2O. Ninguna vez fue necesario aplicar maniobra de reclutamiento con presión de 40 cmH2O. Después de la aplicación de la maniobra de reclutamiento hubo una mejoría significativa de la oxigenación caracterizada por aumento de la relación PaO2/FiO2 (p = 0,001), saturación periférica de oxígeno (p = 0,004); y del volumen corriente exhalado (p = 0,038). CONCLUSIONES: Las maniobras de reclutamiento alveolar fueron efectivas en la corrección de la hipoxemia y aumento del volumen corriente exhalado en pacientes bajo ventilación mecánica en el postoperatorio inmediato de intervención quirúrgica cardiaca.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze parameters of respiratory system mechanics and oxygenation and cardiovascular alterations involved in weaning tracheostomized patients from long-term mechanical ventilation after cardiac surgery. METHODS: We studied 45 patients in their postoperative period of cardiac surgery, who required long-term mechanical ventilation for more than 10 days and had to undergo tracheostomy due to unsuccessful weaning from mechanical ventilation. The parameters of respiratory system mechanics, oxigenation and the following factors were analyzed: type of surgical procedure, presence of cardiac dysfunction, time of extracorporeal circulation, and presence of neurologic lesions. RESULTS: Of the 45 patients studied, successful weaning from mechanical ventilation was achieved in 22 patients, while the procedure was unsuccessful in 23 patients. No statistically significant difference was observed between the groups in regard to static pulmonary compliance (p=0.23), airway resistance (p=0.21), and the dead space/tidal volume ratio (p=0.54). No difference was also observed in regard to the variables PaO2/FiO2 ratio (p=0.86), rapid and superficial respiration index (p=0.48), and carbon dioxide arterial pressure (p=0.86). Cardiac dysfunction and time of extracorporeal circulation showed a significant difference. CONCLUSION: Data on respiratory system mechanics and oxygenation were not parameters for assessing the success or failure. Cardiac dysfunction and time of cardiopulmonary bypass, however, significantly interfered with the success in weaning patients from mechanical ventilation.