A Pilot Validation Study of Continuous CO2-based End-expiratory Lung Volume Measurements in Humans.

NCT ID: NCT03501446

Last Updated: 2018-04-18

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

23 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2014-12-01

Study Completion Date

2015-10-21

Brief Summary

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The capnodynamic method non-invasively calculates effective lung volume (ELV) continuously during surgery. In this study ELV is compared to functionalresidual capacity (FRC) measured with Nitrogen Multiple Breath Wash out (NMBW) at 0 and 5 cm H2O Positive End Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) in patients scheduled for neck surgery at the Karolinska University Hospital, Solna, Sweden.

Detailed Description

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The capnodynamic method continuously calculates effective lung volume (ELV) with the help of a capnodynamic equation:

ELV x (FACO2(n) - FACO2(n-1)) = delta t(n) x EPBF (CvCO2 - CvCO2(n)) - VTCO2. ELV Effective lung volume \[L\]. EPBF Effective pulmonary blood flow \[L/min\]. n current breath. n-1 previous breath. FACO2 mean alveolar carbon dioxide fraction. CvCO2 mixed venous carbon dioxide content \[Lgas/Lblood\]. CcCO2n pulmonary end-capillary carbon dioxide content \[Lgas/Lblood\]. VTCO2n volume \[L\] of carbon dioxide eliminated by the current, nth, breath. delta t n current breath cycle time \[min\]. The equation above describes the mole balance between the CO2 delivered to lungs (EPBF), the volume taking part in the gas exchange (ELV) and CO2 excreted from the lungs (VTCO2). Normally there is no difference in CO2 between the actual and the preceding breath as the same amount of CO2 as delivered to the lungs as is excreted. When small changes in CO2 concentration are inserted into the equation obtained with short inspiratory pauses in three out of nine breaths, nine different equations are obtained. The three unknown variables; ELV, EPBF and CvCO2 can be solved with a linear least square optimization, a well-known numerical mathematical principle. The breathing pattern is automatically controlled by the ventilator which provides continuous calculations of ELV where each value represents the average of the preceding nine breaths and renews with each breath as the newest replaces the oldest in the equation system.

At the day of surgery, included patients arrive at the surgical unit. After safe surgical checklist, vital signs are measured patients are anesthetized and muscle relaxed per routine practice. An endotracheal tube is inserted in the trachea and the patient connected to a ventilator. Anesthesia is maintained with Propofol in target controlled infusion and a short acting opioid is added as needed.

The protocol comprises a measurement of functional residual capacity (FRC) with the reference method, nitrogen multiple breath wash out (NMBW), at 0 cm H2O Positive End Expiratory Pressure (PEEP). The tracheal tube is then connected to the Servo-i ventilator with the capnodynamic breathing pattern applied. An ELV measurement at PEEP 0 cm H2O is followed by a measurement of ELV at PEEP 10 cm H2O and lastly a measurement of ELV at PEEP 5 cm H2O before the tube is clamped and connected to the NMBW reference method ventilator again for a measurement of FRC at PEEP 5 cm H2O.

The attending anesthesiologist has the final responsibility of the patient and could at any time end the protocol if needed.

Conditions

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Ventilator Lung Gas Exchange Pulmonary Function

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

OTHER

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Individuals without current heart or lung disease

Exclusion Criteria

* Obesitas
* Heart disease
* Lung disease
* Current smoker
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Karolinska Institutet

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Tomas Öhman

Specialist in anaesthesia and intensive care

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Håkan Björne, PhD

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Karolinska Institutet

Locations

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Department of Perioperative Medicine and Intensive Care, Karolinska University Hospital

Solna, Stockholm County, Sweden

Site Status

Countries

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Sweden

Other Identifiers

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2014/1393-31/2

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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