Comparing Mechanical Power in Different Inspiratory Times

Comparing Mechanical Power Values Using Geometric Methods at Different Inspiratory Rise and Pause Times: A Validation Study

We aimed to compare mechanical power and energy values using geometric methods at varying inspiratory rise times.

In this study, the researchers aim to compare the mechanical power and energy values calculated using the geometric method in Volume-Controlled Ventilation (VCV) and Pressure-Controlled Ventilation (PCV) modes at different inspiratory rise times.

Inclusion Criteria:

• ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome) patients.
• Patients who are deeply sedated.
• Patients ventilated in:
• Pressure-Controlled Ventilation (PCV or PRVC) mode, or
• Volume-Controlled Ventilation (VCV) mode.
• Patients within the 24-48 hour period of their stay in the intensive care unit.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with incomplete data.
• Patients diagnosed with:
• COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease),
• Heart failure.
• Pregnant patients.
• Patients with a thoracopleural fistula.
• Hemodynamically unstable patients.