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Can Lung Ultrasound Predict Mechanical Ventilation Weaning Outcomes in Critically Ill Adults?

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Last updated: 24 Dec 2024

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This study aimed to assess the ability of lung ultrasound (LUS) to predict mechanical ventilation (MV) weaning outcomes in critically ill adults. Methods: A prospective observational study that analyzed data collected from 50 adult patients, mechanically ventilated for more than 48 hours and eligible for their first spontaneous breathing trial. A LUS was performed prior to and at the end of a 1-hour SBT. To quantify lung aeration, a LUS score was calculated. Patients were divided into two groups according to their response to weaning trials with group A showing successful weaning while group B showing failed weaning. All included patients were followed up to Intensive Care Unit discharge. Results: Weaning failure was observed in 36% of patients. LUS score showed a significant difference between both groups (P < 0.001). Pre- and post-SBT LUS scores were significantly higher in the failed weaning group (14.44 ±2.52 and 18.83 ±3.18 respectively) than in the successful weaning group (11.25 ±3.05 and 12.53 ±3.41 respectively). A ROC analysis for the ability of post-SBT LUS score to predict weaning outcomes revealed a significant AUC of 0.911 with a 95% confidence interval ranging from 0.830-0.992 (P < 0.0001). The best cut-off was 14.5, at which sensitivity and specificity were 88.8% and 68.7%, respectively. Conclusions: Our data suggest that LUS can be used as a predictor of MV weaning outcomes in critically ill adults. A post-SBT LUS score cut-off value of 14.5 has a sensitivity and a specificity of 88.8% and 68.7%, respectively.

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10.21608/bmfj.2024.255239.1978

Keywords

lung ultrasound, Mechanical Ventilation, Weaning

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Zeinab

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Abdelwahab

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Mohammed

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Lecturer of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University, Benha, Egypt

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zeinabmewes@gmail.com

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Benha

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Ahmed

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M. Abdelazeem

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Department of Critical Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University, Benha, Egypt

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dr.ahmed.abdelazeem11@gmail.com

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Ahmed

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M. Abdelhameed

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Professor of Critical Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University, Benha, Egypt

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ahmedmostafa@fmed.bu.edu.eg

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Benha

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Enas

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Mahdy

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Wageih

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Assistant Professor of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University, Benha, Egypt

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ewm01221592827@gmail.com

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41

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46687

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2024-03-01

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2023-12-13

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2024-03-01

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56

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66

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1110-208X

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2357-0016

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Benha Medical Journal

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Can Lung Ultrasound Predict Mechanical Ventilation Weaning Outcomes in Critically Ill Adults?

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