Preventing and managing perioperative pulmonary complications following cardiac surgery. 2014

Manuel García-Delgado, and Inés Navarrete-Sánchez, and Manuel Colmenero
aIntensive Care Unit, Hospital Universitario Virgen de las Nieves bIntensive Care Unit, Hospital Universitario San Cecilio, Granada, Spain.

OBJECTIVE To provide an update of research findings on the mechanisms underlying respiratory complications after cardiac surgery, especially acute respiratory distress syndrome, transfusion-related lung injury and ventilation-associated pneumonia. The article will review some of the preventive and therapeutic measures that can be implemented to reduce these complications, focusing on the use of protective invasive ventilation and postextubation noninvasive ventilation. RESULTS The development of postoperative pulmonary complications is related to various perioperative factors. The most effective preventive measures are a correct preoperative preparation and an uneventful surgery. The implementation of nosocomial pneumonia prevention bundles, or early extubation in a fast-track program, has proven to be effective in reducing the complication rate. The application of protective invasive ventilation, with low tidal volumes, has been found to reduce lung injury and mortality in patients with lung injury or healthy lungs. The use of noninvasive ventilation as a preventive postextubation approach in patients at risk and rescue noninvasive ventilation in those developing respiratory failure remains under debate and is subject to ongoing research. CONCLUSIONS Postoperative pulmonary complications are common, but severe complications are infrequent. Their reduction requires measures to prevent infection and mechanical ventilation-associated lung injury through the use of low tidal volumes and early extubation. Noninvasive ventilation after extubation can be utilized to avoid reintubation and the associated increased morbidity and mortality. However, noninvasive ventilation should be done under rigorous conditions and by following strict criteria.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D012121 Respiration, Artificial Any method of artificial breathing that employs mechanical or non-mechanical means to force the air into and out of the lungs. Artificial respiration or ventilation is used in individuals who have stopped breathing or have RESPIRATORY INSUFFICIENCY to increase their intake of oxygen (O2) and excretion of carbon dioxide (CO2). Ventilation, Mechanical,Mechanical Ventilation,Artificial Respiration,Artificial Respirations,Mechanical Ventilations,Respirations, Artificial,Ventilations, Mechanical
D012128 Respiratory Distress Syndrome A syndrome characterized by progressive life-threatening RESPIRATORY INSUFFICIENCY in the absence of known LUNG DISEASES, usually following a systemic insult such as surgery or major TRAUMA. ARDS, Human,Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome,Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome,Pediatric Respiratory Distress Syndrome,Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Acute,Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Adult,Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Pediatric,Shock Lung,Distress Syndrome, Respiratory,Distress Syndromes, Respiratory,Human ARDS,Lung, Shock,Respiratory Distress Syndromes,Syndrome, Respiratory Distress
D006348 Cardiac Surgical Procedures Surgery performed on the heart. Cardiac Surgical Procedure,Heart Surgical Procedure,Heart Surgical Procedures,Procedure, Cardiac Surgical,Procedure, Heart Surgical,Procedures, Cardiac Surgical,Procedures, Heart Surgical,Surgical Procedure, Cardiac,Surgical Procedure, Heart,Surgical Procedures, Cardiac,Surgical Procedures, Heart
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D053717 Pneumonia, Ventilator-Associated Serious INFLAMMATION of the LUNG in patients who required the use of PULMONARY VENTILATOR. It is usually caused by bacterial CROSS INFECTION in hospitals. Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
D055371 Acute Lung Injury A condition of lung damage that is characterized by bilateral pulmonary infiltrates (PULMONARY EDEMA) rich in NEUTROPHILS, and in the absence of clinical HEART FAILURE. This can represent a spectrum of pulmonary lesions, endothelial and epithelial, due to numerous factors (physical, chemical, or biological). Lung Injury, Acute,Acute Lung Injuries,Lung Injuries, Acute
D060666 Airway Extubation Removal of an endotracheal tube from the patient. Endotracheal Extubation,Extubation, Intratracheal,Tracheal Extubation,Airway Extubations,Endotracheal Extubations,Extubation, Airway,Extubation, Endotracheal,Extubation, Tracheal,Extubations, Airway,Extubations, Endotracheal,Extubations, Intratracheal,Extubations, Tracheal,Intratracheal Extubation,Intratracheal Extubations,Tracheal Extubations
D026741 Physical Therapy Modalities Therapeutic modalities frequently used in PHYSICAL THERAPY SPECIALTY by PHYSICAL THERAPISTS or physiotherapists to promote, maintain, or restore the physical and physiological well-being of an individual. Physical Therapy,Physiotherapy (Techniques),Group Physiotherapy,Neurological Physiotherapy,Neurophysiotherapy,Physical Therapy Techniques,Group Physiotherapies,Modalities, Physical Therapy,Modality, Physical Therapy,Physical Therapies,Physical Therapy Modality,Physical Therapy Technique,Physiotherapies (Techniques),Physiotherapies, Group,Physiotherapy, Group,Physiotherapy, Neurological,Techniques, Physical Therapy,Therapy, Physical
D065227 Transfusion Reaction Complications of BLOOD TRANSFUSION. Included adverse reactions are common allergic and febrile reactions; hemolytic (delayed and acute) reactions; and other non-hemolytic adverse reactions such as infections and adverse immune reactions related to immunocompatibility. Delayed Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction,Acute Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction,Blood Transfusion-Associated Adverse Reactions,Delayed Serologic Transfusion Reaction,Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction,Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction,Hypotensive Transfusion Reaction,Post-Transfusion Purpura,Posttransfusion Purpura,TAGHD,Transfusion-Associated Allergic Reaction,Transfusion-Associated Circulatory Overload,Transfusion-Associated Dyspnea,Transfusion-Associated Graft Vs. Host Disease,Transfusion-Transmitted Infection,Allergic Reaction, Transfusion-Associated,Blood Transfusion Associated Adverse Reactions,Circulatory Overload, Transfusion-Associated,Circulatory Overloads, Transfusion-Associated,Dyspnea, Transfusion-Associated,Febrile Non Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction,Hemolytic Transfusion Reactions,Infection, Transfusion-Transmitted,Post Transfusion Purpura,Posttransfusion Purpuras,Purpura, Post-Transfusion,Purpura, Posttransfusion,Reaction, Hemolytic Transfusion,Reaction, Hypotensive Transfusion,Reactions, Hemolytic Transfusion,Transfusion Associated Allergic Reaction,Transfusion Associated Circulatory Overload,Transfusion Associated Dyspnea,Transfusion Associated Graft Vs. Host Disease,Transfusion Reaction, Hemolytic,Transfusion Reaction, Hypotensive,Transfusion Reactions,Transfusion Reactions, Hemolytic,Transfusion Reactions, Hypotensive,Transfusion Transmitted Infection,Transfusion-Associated Circulatory Overloads,Transfusion-Transmitted Infections

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