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[Determination of pulmonary diffusing capacity during artificial ventilation (author's transl)]

T Stokke, W Röhrborn, I Hensel

    Der Anaesthesist
    |December 1, 1981
    PubMed
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    This study introduces a modified rebreathing method for measuring pulmonary diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide (DCO) in intubated patients. The technique is reproducible and suitable for bedside use, offering a reliable alternative to single-breath measurements.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pulmonary physiology
    • Respiratory medicine
    • Medical instrumentation

    Context:

    • Pulmonary diffusing capacity measurement is crucial for assessing lung function.
    • Rebreathing techniques offer advantages over single-breath methods, particularly regarding homogeneity errors.
    • Clinical application of rebreathing methods has faced challenges.

    Purpose:

    • To evaluate a modified rebreathing technique for measuring pulmonary diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide (DCO(RB)) in intubated and anesthetized patients.
    • To assess the reproducibility and clinical feasibility of this modified DCO(RB) method.
    • To compare DCO(RB) measurements with traditional DCO single-breath (DCO(SB)) measurements.

    Summary:

    • A modified rebreathing method was applied to 39 intubated, anesthetized surgical patients.

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  • High reproducibility (CV +/- 4.2%) was observed for DCO(RB) measurements.
  • Significant correlation found between DCO(RB) and DCO(SB), with DCO(SB) = 1.62DCO(RB) + 4.44.

    • Impact:

    • The modified rebreathing method is reproducible and easily performed as a bedside test.
    • This technique minimizes disturbance for intubated patients.
    • Provides a valuable tool for assessing pulmonary diffusing capacity in mechanically ventilated patients.