Preliminary observations in systemic oxygen consumption during targeted temperature management after cardiac arrest.
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ABSTRACT: AIM:Limited data suggests low oxygen consumption (VO2), driven by mitochondrial injury, is associated with mortality after cardiac arrest. Due to the challenges of measurement in the critically ill, post-arrest metabolism remains poorly characterized. We monitored VO2, carbon dioxide production (VCO2) and the respiratory quotient (RQ) in post-arrest patients and explored associations with outcome. METHODS:Using a gas exchange monitor, we measured continuous VO2 and VCO2 in post- arrest patients treated with targeted temperature management. We used area under the curve and medians over time to evaluate the association between VO2, VCO2, RQ and the VO2:lactate ratio with survival. RESULTS:In 17 patients, VO2 in the first 12?h after return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) was associated with survival (median in survivors 3.35?mL/kg/min [2.98,3.88] vs. non-survivors 2.61?mL/kg/min [2.21,2.94], p?=?.039). This did not persist over 24?h. The VO2:lactate ratio was associated with survival (median in survivors 1.4 [IQR: 1.1,1.7] vs. non-survivors 0.8 [IQR: 0.6,1.2] p??0.7 (p?=?.131). VCO2 was not associated with survival. CONCLUSIONS:There was a significant association between VO2 and mortality in the first 12?h after ROSC, but not over 24?h. Lower VO2: lactate ratio was associated with mortality. A large percentage of patients had RQs below physiologic norms. Further research is needed to explore whether these parameters could have true prognostic value or be a potential treatment target.
SUBMITTER: Uber A
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6003666 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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