Journal of Applied Physiology, Vol 75, Issue 4 1711-1719, Copyright © 1993 by American Physiological Society

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Partitioning of work of breathing in mechanically ventilated COPD patients

M. L. Coussa, C. Guerin, N. T. Eissa, C. Corbeil, M. Chasse, J. Braidy, N. Matar and J. Milic-Emili
Meakins-Christie Laboratories, Royal Victoria Hospital, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

In 10 sedated paralyzed mechanically ventilated chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients, we measured the inspiratory mechanical work done per breath on the respiratory system (WI,rs). We measured the tracheal and esophageal pressures to assess the lung (L) and chest wall (W) components of WI and used the technique of rapid airway occlusion during constant-flow inflation to partition WI into static work [Wst, including work due to intrinsic positive end-expiratory pressure (WPEEPi)], dynamic work due to airway resistance, and the additional resistance offered by the respiratory tissues. Although the patients were hyperinflated, the slope of the static volume-pressure relationships of the lung did not decrease with inflation volume up to 0.8 liter. WI,W was similar in COPD patients and normal subjects. All components of WI,L were higher in COPD patients. The increase in Wst,rs was due entirely to WPEEPi. Our data suggest that, during spontaneous breathing, COPD patients would probably develop inspiratory muscle fatigue, unless continuous positive airway pressure were applied to reduce WPEEPi.

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