Research code: 2987
Ethics code: IR.GUMS.REC.1399.398
Ashraf A, Ebrahimiyan Jektaji R, Saeedinia M, Biazar G, Eslami Kenarsari H, Behjat M K. Incidence of Barotrauma Following Mechanical Ventilation in Patients With COVID-19 Admitted to the ICUs of Two Selected Hospitals in Rasht, Iran. JGUMS 2023; 32 (3) :184-193
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1- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Clinical Research Development Unit, Poursina Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.
2- Department of General Surgery, Clinical Research Development Unit, Poursina Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.
3- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.
4- Department of Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology Research Center, Alzahra Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.
5- Department of Statistics, Faculty of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.
6- Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.
Abstract: (1446 Views)
Background In the treatment process of hospitalized patients with COVID-19, one of the threatening complications is pulmonary complications such as barotrauma.
Objective This study aims to investigate the prevalence of barotrauma in COVID-19 patients admitted to intensive care units (ICU) of two hospitals in Rasht, Iran.
Methods This retrospective study was conducted on COVID-19 patients admitted to the ICUs of Razi and Poursina hospitals in Rasht in 2020. Their files were studied, and their demographic/clinical data and pulmonary complications were extracted using a checklist by an anesthesia resident.
Results Out of 140 patients, 81(57.9%) received non-invasive mechanical ventilation and 59(42.1%) had invasive ventilation. Barotrauma was observed in 9 cases (6.4%), 8(88.9%) in the form of pneumothorax and one (11.1%) in the form of both pneumothorax and subcutaneous emphysema. The results showed that the incidence of barotrauma was significantly higher among patients who received invasive mechanical ventilation (P=0.003). No significant difference was observed among patients received non-invasive ventilation (P>0.05).
Conclusion The prevalence of barotrauma among COVID-19 patients in the study hospitals is low, which indicates the proper performance of the attending physicians and compliance with the standard guidelines.
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Special Received: 2021/09/14 | Accepted: 2023/02/5 | Published: 2023/10/1