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Assisted ventilation in severe acute asthma.

B Higgins, A P Greening, G K Crompton

    Thorax
    |June 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Assisted ventilation for severe asthma is safe, with minimal barotrauma risks. Rapidly correcting blood gases allows ventilation without muscle relaxants, potentially shortening treatment duration and reducing complications.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pulmonology
    • Critical Care Medicine

    Background:

    • Severe asthma necessitates mechanical ventilation.
    • Concerns exist regarding potential barotrauma during ventilation for severe asthma.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the safety and complications of assisted ventilation in severe asthma patients.
    • To assess the risks of barotrauma and other adverse events.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 48 ventilation episodes in 18 severe asthma patients (1973-1985).
    • Focus on rapid normalization of arterial blood gases, irrespective of peak inflation pressures.
    • Monitoring for complications including barotrauma, hypotension, and neurological status.

    Main Results:

    • No significant barotrauma complications were observed.

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  • Transient hypotension occurred but had no sequelae.
  • One case of suspected brain death was confirmed during ventilation.
  • Rapid correction of acidosis was achieved without muscle relaxants.

    • Conclusions:

    • Assisted ventilation for severe asthma carries minimal risk of barotrauma.
    • Rapid correction of respiratory acidosis is feasible and safe.
    • This approach may reduce the duration of ventilation and associated complications.