Use of Diaphragm Ultrasound and Evaluation of Respiratory Parameters in Determining Weaning Success in Geriatric Patients

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

44 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-12-01

Study Completion Date

2024-05-01

Brief Summary

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This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of ultrasound-based diaphragmatic measurements in predicting weaning success in patients aged 65 and older who are receiving mechanical ventilation. Additionally, it seeks to contribute to the clinical decision-making process by examining the relationship between these measurements and conventional weaning parameters.

Detailed Description

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Weaning refers to the gradual reduction of mechanical ventilatory support. Approximately 40% of the time patients spend on mechanical ventilation is dedicated to the weaning process. Patients who fail the spontaneous breathing trial (SBT) or require reintubation within 48 hours after extubation are considered to have experienced weaning failure. Around 20-30% of patients receiving invasive mechanical ventilation are classified as difficult to wean.

In the geriatric population, the weaning process becomes even more challenging due to age-related changes such as decreased lung elasticity, reduced muscle mass, and diminished lung volumes. Although various scales have been developed to predict weaning success, their correlation with actual clinical outcomes remains uncertain.

The diaphragm is the primary muscle involved in active inspiration. Dysfunction of the diaphragm can lead to impaired cough reflex and respiratory failure. In recent years, ultrasonography (US) has been used to assess diaphragmatic thickness and movement through the right hemithorax during inspiration and expiration. From these measurements, parameters such as Diaphragm Thickness during inspiration and expiration (DTi and DTe), Diaphragm Thickening Fraction (DTF), and Diaphragm Excursion (DE) can be calculated. Several studies have investigated the association between these parameters and weaning success.

In this planned study, the investigators aim to evaluate the predictive value of ultrasound-derived diaphragmatic parameters (DTi, DTe, DTF, and DE) for weaning success in geriatric patients who are intubated and monitored in intensive care units. Additionally, investigators intend to assess the correlation between these parameters and other respiratory indicators.

The primary objective of this study is to examine the relationship between diaphragmatic parameters measured via ultrasonography within 24 hours prior to weaning and weaning outcomes in intubated ICU patients aged 65 years and older. The secondary objective is to compare the correlation of these parameters with other conventional respiratory parameters.

Conditions

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Weaning Failure of Mechanical Ventilation Diaphragm Ultrasonography Geriatric

Keywords

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diaphragm ultrasound geriatric weaning mechanical ventilation

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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Weaning Success Group

Patients who are weaned from mechanical ventilation within 24 hours of diaphragmatic ultrasound measurements and didn't need mechanical ventilation again for at least 48 hours was placed in this group.

No interventions assigned to this group

Weaning Failure Group

Patients who are weaned from mechanical ventilation within 24 hours of diaphragmatic ultrasound measurements but needed mechanical ventilation support again within 48 hours after weaning was placed in this group.

No interventions assigned to this group

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* 65 years and older
* Admitted to ICU
* Intubated and mechanically ventilated for at least 24 hours
* Clinically decided to wean from mechanical ventilation

Exclusion Criteria

* Those who have mechanically ventilated for more than 14 days
* Those who have been tracheostomized
* Those with preexisting diaphragm or lung pathologies
* Those who had cardiothoracic surgery
* Those with muscular or musculoskeletal diseases
* Those with Glasgow Coma Scale lower than 10T without sedation

Minimum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Responsible Party

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Ismail Yavuz Keles

Resident Doctor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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University of Health Sciences Kartal Dr. Lutfi Kirdar City Hospital

Istanbul, , Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

Other Identifiers

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DLKTRH-ANS-IYK-01

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id