PURPOSE: Acute respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation in severe community-acquired pneumonia has been shown to be a significant negative prognostic factor. We analyzed the early evolution of the Pao(2)/Fio(2) ratio and evaluated its clinical value as an outcome predictor. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This is a prospective study conducted in a tertiary referral hospital. In 62 adult patients requiring early mechanical ventilation due to severe community-acquired pneumonia, we measured serial changes in Pao(2)/Fio(2) ratio and other clinical variables within the first 48 hours of mechanical ventilation and compared the difference between survivors and nonsurvivors. RESULTS: The initial Pao(2)/Fio(2) ratio was lower in nonsurvivors (n = 27) than in survivors (n = 35) (158.0 +/- 55.8 vs 117.9 +/- 50.6, P = .025). Over the next 48 hours, the ratio increased significantly in survivors but not in nonsurvivors (analysis of variance, P < .001). An increase in Pao(2)/Fio(2) ratio greater than 56 mm Hg had a sensitivity of 75% and a specificity of 81% of survival. A definite causative pathogen was identified in 36 patients (58%) and the 3 most commonly isolated pathogens were Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, and Klebsiella pneumoniae. Ten patients received inadequate initial empirical antimicrobial therapy, in which the Pao(2)/Fio(2) ratio change was significantly less than those who were adequately treated (analysis of variance, P < .001). Mortality was much higher (86% [6/7]) in patients who received inadequate antibiotics and where Pao(2)/Fio(2) ratio change was less than 56 mm Hg. On multivariate analysis, trend changes in Pao(2)/Fio(2) ratio over 48 hours, shock, and Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II score were documented to be independent predictors of mortality. CONCLUSIONS: A progressive improvement of Pao(2)/Fio(2) ratio during the first 48 hours of mechanical ventilation indicates favorable outcome. Serial measurement of this ratio should be considered in decision making for therapeutic strategy.
PURPOSE: Acute respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation in severe community-acquired pneumonia has been shown to be a significant negative prognostic factor. We analyzed the early evolution of the Pao(2)/Fio(2) ratio and evaluated its clinical value as an outcome predictor. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This is a prospective study conducted in a tertiary referral hospital. In 62 adult patients requiring early mechanical ventilation due to severe community-acquired pneumonia, we measured serial changes in Pao(2)/Fio(2) ratio and other clinical variables within the first 48 hours of mechanical ventilation and compared the difference between survivors and nonsurvivors. RESULTS: The initial Pao(2)/Fio(2) ratio was lower in nonsurvivors (n = 27) than in survivors (n = 35) (158.0 +/- 55.8 vs 117.9 +/- 50.6, P = .025). Over the next 48 hours, the ratio increased significantly in survivors but not in nonsurvivors (analysis of variance, P < .001). An increase in Pao(2)/Fio(2) ratio greater than 56 mm Hg had a sensitivity of 75% and a specificity of 81% of survival. A definite causative pathogen was identified in 36 patients (58%) and the 3 most commonly isolated pathogens were Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, and Klebsiella pneumoniae. Ten patients received inadequate initial empirical antimicrobial therapy, in which the Pao(2)/Fio(2) ratio change was significantly less than those who were adequately treated (analysis of variance, P < .001). Mortality was much higher (86% [6/7]) in patients who received inadequate antibiotics and where Pao(2)/Fio(2) ratio change was less than 56 mm Hg. On multivariate analysis, trend changes in Pao(2)/Fio(2) ratio over 48 hours, shock, and Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II score were documented to be independent predictors of mortality. CONCLUSIONS: A progressive improvement of Pao(2)/Fio(2) ratio during the first 48 hours of mechanical ventilation indicates favorable outcome. Serial measurement of this ratio should be considered in decision making for therapeutic strategy.
Authors: M Woodhead; F Blasi; S Ewig; J Garau; G Huchon; M Ieven; A Ortqvist; T Schaberg; A Torres; G van der Heijden; R Read; T J M Verheij Journal: Clin Microbiol Infect Date: 2011-11 Impact factor: 8.067
Authors: Leon Peto; Behzad Nadjm; Peter Horby; Ta Thi Dieu Ngan; Rogier van Doorn; Nguyen Van Kinh; Heiman F L Wertheim Journal: Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg Date: 2014-04-29 Impact factor: 2.184