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- Medical ventilator systems are used to provide ventilatory and supplemental oxygen support to patients. These ventilators typically comprise a source of pressurized oxygen which is fluidly connected to the patient through a conduit or tubing. As each patient may require a different ventilation strategy, modern ventilators can be customized for the particular needs of an individual patient. For example, several different ventilator modes or settings have been created to provide better ventilation for patients in various different scenarios, such as mandatory ventilation modes and spontaneous ventilation modes.
- ETT endotracheal tube
- the ETT is inserted into the trachea of the patient to establish an airway between the patient and the rest the ventilator system.
- the ETT may be inserted through the mouth (orotracheal) or via surgical tracheotomy, however, other potential insertion techniques are possible (e.g., through the nasal passage, nasotracheal).
- This disclosure describes systems and methods for providing detection of extubation of an endotracheal tube (ETT). Further, this disclosure describes systems and methods for detecting and handling ETT extubation.
- ETT endotracheal tube
- the technology relates to a method for detecting extubation of an endotracheal tube during ventilation.
- the method includes determining a first volume of breathing gas delivered to a patient during a first inspiratory period and determining a second volume of breathing gas delivered to a patient during a second inspiratory period.
- the method further includes determining a difference between the first volume and the second volume and comparing the determined value for the difference between the first volume and the second volume to a threshold.
- the method also includes, if the determined value for the difference is greater than the threshold, activating an alarm indicating extubation of the endotracheal tube.
- the technology in another aspect, relates to a method for detecting extubation of an endotracheal tube during ventilation.
- the method includes measuring inspiratory pressure during a first inspiratory period having a first time duration and measuring inspiratory pressure during a second inspiratory period having a second time duration.
- the method also includes calculating a first integral over the first time duration of the inspiratory pressure measured during the first inspiratory period, and calculating a second integral over the second time duration of the inspiratory pressure measure during the second inspiratory period.
- the method includes comparing the first integral to the second integral to determine a difference between the first integral and the second integral, and if the difference between the first integral and the second integral is greater than a threshold, activating an alarm indicating extubation of the endotracheal tube.
- the technology relates to a ventilator system.
- the ventilator system comprises a pressure generating system adapted to generate a flow of breathing gas; and a ventilation tubing system including a patient interface for connecting the pressure generating system to a patient, wherein the ventilation tubing system further includes an inspiratory limb, an expiratory limb, an endotracheal tube, and a wye connecting the inspiratory limb, the expiratory limb, and the endotracheal tube.
- the system also includes an inspiratory flow sensor coupled to at least one of the pressure generating system and the ventilation tubing system, an inspiratory pressure sensor coupled to the inspiratory limb, and an expiratory pressure sensor coupled to the expiratory limb.
- the system includes an interface for displaying operational data for the ventilator system and one or processors operatively coupled to at least the inspiratory pressure sensor and the expiratory sensor.
- the system further includes a memory operatively coupled to the one or more processors, wherein the memory includes instructions configured to perform a set of operations upon execution by the one or more processors.
- the set of operations includes determining a first volume of the breathing gas delivered to a patient during a first inspiratory period, and determining a second volume of breathing gas delivered to a patient during a second inspiratory period.
- the set of operations also includes determining a difference between the first volume and the second volume; comparing a value for the determined difference between the first volume and the second volume to a threshold; and if the determined value for the difference is greater than the threshold, activating an alarm in the interface indicating extubation of the endotracheal tube.
- FIG. 1A illustrates an embodiment of a ventilator.
- FIG. 1B illustrates an embodiment of the ventilator shown in FIG. 1A .
- FIG. 2A illustrates an embodiment of a method for detecting ETT extubation.
- FIG. 2B illustrates an embodiment of a method for detecting ETT extubation parameters in conjunction with the method illustrated in FIG. 2A .
- FIG. 2C illustrates an embodiment of a method for detecting ETT extubation parameters in conjunction with the method illustrated in FIG. 2A .
- FIG. 2D illustrates an embodiment of a method for detecting ETT extubation parameters in conjunction with the method illustrated in FIG. 2A .
- FIG. 3 illustrates another embodiment of a method for detecting ETT extubation.
- FIG. 4 depicts a simulated plot of ventilatory data after extubation of an ETT during ventilation in a pressure-controlled ventilation mode.
- FIG. 5 depicts a simulated plot of ventilatory data after extubation of an ETT during ventilation in a pressure-support ventilation mode.
- FIG. 6 depicts a simulated plot of ventilatory data after extubation of an ETT during ventilation in a volume-controlled ventilation mode.
- FIG. 7 depicts a simulated plot of ventilatory data after extubation of an ETT during ventilation in a volume-support ventilation mode.
- ventilators are used to provide a breathing gas to a patient who may otherwise be unable to breathe sufficiently.
- pressurized air and oxygen sources are often available from wall outlets.
- ventilators may provide pressure regulating valves connected to centralized sources of pressurized air and pressurized oxygen.
- the regulating valves function to regulate flow so that respiratory gas having a desired concentration of oxygen is supplied to the patient at desired pressures and rates.
- Ventilators capable of operating independently of external sources of pressurized air are also available.
- A/C mode guarantees delivery of a minimum number of mandatory breaths based on a frequency (f) (or respiratory rate) set by the clinician.
- breaths in A/C mode can be patient-initiated (PIM) or ventilator-initiated (VIM).
- PIM patient-initiated
- VIM ventilator-initiated
- a ventilator provides breathing gas to a patient through a ventilation tubing system.
- the ventilation tubing system generally includes an inspiratory limb and an expiratory limb connected by a wye fitting.
- the wye fitting is further attached to a patient port connected to an ETT intubated into the patient. If any portion of the ventilation tubing system becomes disconnected, the patient may not receive the desired or necessary amount of breathing gas.
- Disconnects can occur at any one of the components in the ventilation tubing system. For instance, a disconnect may occur at (1) the inspiratory limb, (2) the expiratory limb, (3) the patient wye, or (4) between the ETT and the patient wye. A disconnect at any one of those positions can generally be detected utilizing conventional disconnect methods.
- Embodiments of the present technology provide methods and systems that enable detection of a disconnect caused by extubation of an ETT and also enable detection of disconnects without the use of an exhalation flow sensor.
- the present technology allows for using measurements or values such as inspiratory pressure, expiratory pressure, inspiratory volume, and time duration readings for detecting extubation of an ETT.
- the present technology is also able to detect disconnects without the use of a proximal flow sensor, or can be used to augment disconnect detection in embodiments utilizing a proximal flow sensor.
- FIGS. 1A and 1B are diagrams illustrating an embodiment of an exemplary ventilator 100 .
- the exemplary ventilator 100 illustrated in FIG. 1A is connected to a human patient 150 .
- Ventilator 100 includes a pneumatic system 102 (also referred to as a pressure generating system 102 ) for circulating breathing gases to and from patient 150 via the ventilation tubing system 130 , which couples the patient 150 to the pneumatic system 102 via an invasive (e.g., endotracheal tube, as shown) or a non-invasive (e.g., nasal mask) patient interface 180 .
- the ETT may be a neo-natal ETT having a high resistance.
- the ETT has a resistance in the range of 13.8 H 2 O/L/sec at a flow of 0.167 L/sec to 0.7 H 2 O/L/sec at a flow of 0.167 L/sec.
- the pneumatic system 102 delivers ventilation to the patient 150 according to predetermined or selected modes (spontaneous, assist, mandatory, etc.) and breath types (pressure control, pressure support, pressure assist, volume control, volume support, volume-controlled-pressure-targeted, etc.).
- Ventilation tubing system 130 may be a two-limb (shown) or a one-limb circuit for carrying gases to and from the patient 150 .
- a fitting typically referred to as a “wye-fitting” 170 , may be provided to couple the patient interface 180 (shown as an endotracheal tube in FIG. 1A and as a nasal mask in FIG. 1B ) to an inspiratory limb 132 and an exhalation limb 134 of the ventilation tubing system 130 .
- pneumatic system 102 may be configured in a variety of ways.
- pneumatic system 102 includes an exhalation module 108 coupled with the exhalation limb 134 and an inspiratory module 104 coupled with the inspiratory limb 132 .
- Compressor 106 , accumulator 115 (as illustrated in FIG. 1B ) and/or other source(s) of pressurized gases (e.g., air, oxygen, and/or helium) is coupled with inspiratory module 104 and the exhalation module 108 to provide a gas source for ventilatory support via inspiratory limb 132 .
- pressurized gases e.g., air, oxygen, and/or helium
- the inspiratory module 104 is configured to deliver gases to the patient 150 and/or through the inspiratory limb 132 according to prescribed ventilatory settings.
- the inspiratory module 104 is associated with and/or controls an inspiratory delivery valve 101 for controlling gas delivery to the patient 150 and/or gas delivery through the inspiratory limb 132 as illustrated in FIG. 1B .
- inspiratory module 104 is configured to provide ventilation according to various ventilator modes, such as mandatory and assist modes.
- the exhalation module 108 is configured to release gases from the patient's lungs and/or exhalation circuit according to prescribed ventilatory settings. Accordingly, the exhalation module 108 also controls gas delivery through the inspiratory limb 132 and the exhalation limb 134 . The exhalation module 108 controls an exhalation valve 113 which regulates the flow of gases from the patient's lungs and/or exhalation circuit according to prescribed ventilatory settings.
- the ventilator 100 also includes a plurality of sensors 107 communicatively coupled to ventilator 100 .
- the sensors 107 may be located in the pneumatic system 102 , ventilation tubing system 130 , and/or on the patient 150 .
- the embodiment of FIG. 1A illustrates a plurality of sensors 107 in pneumatic system 102 .
- Sensors 107 may communicate with various components of ventilator 100 , e.g., pneumatic system 102 , other sensors 107 , exhalation module 108 , inspiratory module 104 , processor 116 , controller 110 , and any other suitable components and/or modules.
- sensors 107 generate output and send this output to pneumatic system 102 , other sensors 107 , exhalation module 108 , inspiratory module 104 , processor 116 , controller 110 , and any other suitable components and/or modules.
- Sensors 107 may employ any suitable sensory or derivative technique for monitoring one or more patient parameters or ventilator parameters associated with the ventilation of a patient 150 . Sensors 107 may detect changes in patient parameters indicative of patient inspiratory or exhalation triggering effort, for example. Sensors 107 may be placed in any suitable location, e.g., within the ventilatory circuitry or other devices communicatively coupled to the ventilator 100 . Further, sensors 107 may be placed in any suitable internal location, such as, within the ventilatory circuitry or within components or modules of ventilator 100 . For example, sensors 107 may be coupled to the inspiratory and/or exhalation modules 104 , 108 for detecting changes in, for example, inspiratory flow, inspiratory pressure, expiratory pressure, and expiratory flow.
- sensors 107 may be affixed to the ventilatory tubing or may be embedded in the tubing itself. According to some embodiments, sensors 107 may be provided at or near the lungs (or diaphragm) for detecting a pressure in the lungs. Sensors 107 may also include a proximal flow sensor. Additionally or alternatively, sensors 107 may be affixed or embedded in or near wye-fitting 170 and/or patient interface 180 . The sensors may include one or more expiratory sensors for measuring the pressure on an expiratory portion of the patient circuit 130 . The expiratory sensors may include a pressure sensor that may be affixed in such a way to measure the pressure on the expiratory limb 134 .
- the expiratory sensor for measuring pressure may be affixed on or near the exhalation valve 113 .
- the sensors may also include inspiratory sensors for measuring the pressure on an inspiratory portion of the patient circuit 130 .
- the pressure in the inspiratory limb 132 may be measured by an inspiratory sensor. Any sensory device useful for monitoring changes in measurable parameters during ventilatory treatment may be employed in accordance with embodiments described herein.
- the one or more sensors 107 of the ventilator 100 include an inspiratory flow sensor 109 a and an exhalation flow sensor 111 a as illustrated in FIG. 1B .
- the inspiratory flow sensor 109 a is located in the inspiratory limb 132 and is controlled by the inspiratory module 104 .
- the inspiratory flow sensor 109 a may be located in any suitable position for monitoring inspiratory flow and may be monitored by any suitable ventilator component, such as a pressure generating system 102 .
- the exhalation flow sensor 111 is located in the exhalation limb 134 and is monitored by the exhalation module 108 .
- the exhalation flow sensor 111 may be located in any suitable position for monitoring exhalation flow and may be monitored by any suitable ventilator component, such as a pressure generating system 102 .
- the one or more sensors 107 of the ventilator 100 also include an inspiratory pressure sensor 109 b and/or an expiratory pressure sensor 111 b as illustrated in FIG. 1B .
- the inspiratory pressure sensor 109 b is located in the inspiratory limb 132 and is controlled by the inspiratory module 104 .
- the inspiratory pressure sensor 109 b may be located in any suitable position for monitoring inspiratory pressure and may be monitored by any suitable ventilator component, such as a pressure generating system 102 .
- the expiratory pressure sensor 111 b is located in the exhalation limb 134 and is monitored by the exhalation module 108 .
- the expiratory pressure sensor 111 b may be located in any suitable position for monitoring expiratory pressure and may be monitored by any suitable ventilator component, such as a pressure generating system 102 .
- ventilatory parameters are highly interrelated and, according to embodiments, may be either directly or indirectly monitored. That is, parameters may be directly monitored by one or more sensors 107 , as described above, or may be indirectly monitored or estimated by derivation according to the Equation of Motion or other known relationships. For example, in some embodiments, inspiration flow is derived from measured inspiration pressure and vice versa. In another example, exhalation pressure is derived from exhalation flow and vice versa.
- the pneumatic system 102 may include a variety of other components, including mixing modules, valves, tubing, accumulators 115 , filters, etc.
- FIG. 1B illustrates the use of an accumulator 115 .
- the operator interface 120 of the ventilator 100 includes a display 122 communicatively coupled to ventilator 100 .
- Display 122 provides various input screens, for receiving clinician input, and various display screens, for presenting useful information to the clinician.
- the display 122 is configured to include a graphical user interface (GUI).
- GUI may be an interactive display, e.g., a touch-sensitive screen or otherwise, and may provide various windows and elements for receiving input and interface command operations.
- other suitable means of communication with the ventilator 100 may be provided, for instance by a wheel, keyboard, mouse, or other suitable interactive device.
- operator interface 120 may accept commands and input through display 122 .
- Display 122 may also provide useful information in the form of various ventilatory data regarding the physical condition of a patient 150 .
- the useful information may be derived by the ventilator 100 , based on data collected by a processor 116 , and the useful information may be displayed to the clinician in the form of graphs, wave representations, pie graphs, text, or other suitable forms of graphic display.
- patient data may be displayed on the GUI and/or display 122 .
- patient data may be communicated to a remote monitoring system coupled via any suitable means to the ventilator 100 .
- the display 122 may also display alarms associated with extubation of an ETT 180 or other disconnects in the patient circuit 130 .
- the pneumatic system 102 may also include a disconnect module 103 .
- the disconnect module 103 is in communication with the inspiratory module 104 , the expiratory module 108 , the sensors 107 , and the controller 110 .
- the disconnect module 103 includes an interface to convert the raw signals received from the sensors 107 into data capable of being read and processed to determine if a disconnect, such as an extubation of an ETT, has occurred.
- the disconnect module 103 in cooperation with the controller 110 , includes instructions that when executed by the processor 116 , utilize the data from the sensors 107 to determine if a disconnect has occurred.
- the instructions may be for performing the methods described herein.
- the disconnect module 103 transmits an indication causing the interface 120 to activate an alarm indicating a disconnect has occurred.
- Controller 110 is operatively coupled with pneumatic system 102 , signal measurement and acquisition systems, and an operator interface 120 that may enable an operator to interact with the ventilator 100 (e.g., change ventilator settings, select operational modes, view monitored parameters, etc.).
- controller 110 includes memory 112 , one or more processors 116 , storage 114 , and/or other components of the type commonly found in command and control computing devices, as illustrated in FIG. 1A .
- the controller 110 is separate component from the operator interface 120 and pneumatic system 102 .
- the controller 110 is located in other components of the ventilator 100 , such as in the pressure generating system 102 (also known as the pneumatic system 102 ).
- the memory 112 includes non-transitory, computer-readable storage media that stores software that is executed by the processor 116 and which controls the operation of the ventilator 100 .
- the memory 112 includes one or more solid-state storage devices such as flash memory chips.
- the memory 112 may be mass storage connected to the processor 116 through a mass storage controller (not shown) and a communications bus (not shown).
- computer-readable storage media includes non-transitory, volatile and non-volatile, removable and non-removable media implemented in any method or technology for storage of information such as computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules or other data.
- computer-readable storage media includes RAM, ROM, EPROM, EEPROM, flash memory or other solid state memory technology, CD-ROM, DVD, or other optical storage, magnetic cassettes, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium which can be used to store the desired information and which can be accessed by the computer.
- controller 110 determines if the ventilator 100 is in an inspiratory phase (delivering inspiration) or an expiratory phase (delivering exhalation) of breath during ventilation based on the mandatory mode of ventilation after a malfunction is determined.
- the ventilator 100 delivers inspiration and exhalation automatically based on the set frequency or respiratory rate. Accordingly, the ventilator 100 determines the inspiration and exhalation phases.
- the patient may initiate or trigger the breaths in a patient-initiated mode (PIM) or the ventilator may initiate or trigger the breaths in a ventilator-initiated mode (VIM).
- PIM patient-initiated mode
- VIM ventilator-initiated mode
- the controller 110 determines that the ventilator 100 is in the inspiration phase of the breath, the pressure delivered to the patient 150 is a set inspiration pressure. In some embodiments, if the controller 110 determines that the ventilator 100 is in the exhalation phase of the breath, the pressure delivered to the patient 150 is a set positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP).
- PEEP
- FIG. 2A illustrates an embodiment of a method 200 for ventilating a patient with a ventilator. Further, method 200 detects when a disconnect, such as extubation of an ETT, has occurred.
- Method 200 begins at the start of ventilation by providing ventilation at operation 202 .
- disconnect detection operations are executed, as shown in FIGS. 2B-2D and described below.
- Each of the sub-methods shown in FIGS. 2B-2D monitor ventilator parameters and determine if those parameters are indicative of a disconnect.
- a determination is then made is a set of criteria is satisfied indicating a disconnect has occurred.
- the disconnect criteria may vary depending on the particular example. For instance, the following table (Table 1) indicates example criteria. In some examples, only one or two of the criterion highlighted below is utilized to determine if the disconnect criteria is met in operation 204 .
- the disconnect criteria may include Criterion Reference Nos. 1 and 2, but not 3. In embodiments where pressure-support ventilation is being provided, all three criterion may be included in the disconnect criteria.
- a disconnect alarm is activated at operation 206 .
- the disconnect alarm may also indicate whether the extubation is a full extubation or a partial extubation, based on factors further discussed below. If, however, the disconnect criteria for the particular embodiment is not satisfied, ventilation continues to be provided at operation 202 and the method 200 repeats itself. The method 200 continues to run in a loop until the disconnect criteria is satisfied, or ventilation is otherwise discontinued, such as by a medical provider.
- FIGS. 2B-2D depict a sub-method 200 B for detecting and processing parameters associated with Criterion Reference No. 1.
- an inspiratory volume of breathing gas delivered to during a first inspiratory period is determined.
- the volume of breathing gas may be determined by measuring the inspiratory flow (Q insp ) during the first inspiratory period, and then taking the integral of the inspiratory flow over the time duration of the first inspiratory period.
- the flow may be measured by the inspiratory flow sensor, as discussed above.
- the following equation may be used to determine the volume of breathing gas delivered:
- V insp ⁇ t S t E Q insp ( t ) (1)
- a volume of breathing gas delivered to the patient during a second inspiratory period is determined.
- the inspiratory volume of breathing gas for the second period can be determined using Equation 1.
- the inspiratory volume for the first inspiratory period is then compared to the inspiratory volume for the second inspiratory period to determine a difference between the first inspiratory volume and the second inspiratory volume.
- the second inspiratory period is the current inspiratory period during ventilation. In such an embodiment, the two inspiratory volumes being compared are the inspiratory volume of the current inspiratory period the inspiratory volume of the previous inspiratory period.
- a threshold is 0.3.
- Other threshold values are also contemplated ranging from 0.2-0.7.
- the following equation may be used in the determination operation 214 :
- V insp (j) is the inspiratory volume of the second inspiratory period and V insp (j ⁇ 1) is the inspiratory volume for the first inspiratory period.
- the difference may be normalized by dividing the difference by V insp (j ⁇ 1).
- the threshold can be unitless. If the difference is greater than or equal to the threshold, that determination is used in operation 204 ( FIG. 2A ) to determine whether the disconnect criteria is satisfied. If the difference is less than the threshold, the method 200 B returns to operation 208 where the method 200 B repeats itself.
- the threshold ( ⁇ ) may be predetermined or based on other ventilator properties. Multiple thresholds may also be used, where a first threshold indicates partial extubation and a second threshold indicates full extubation. For instance, when the difference determined in operation 212 is greater than or equal to a first threshold ( ⁇ 1 ), but less than a second threshold ( ⁇ 2 ), a partial extubation is identified. When the difference determined in operation 212 is greater than or equal to the second threshold ( ⁇ 2 ), a full extubation is identified.
- a first threshold may be 0.3 and a second threshold may be 0.6. Other thresholds are also contemplated. For example, the first threshold may be from 0.2-0.5 and the second threshold may be from 0.5-0.8.
- FIG. 2C depicts a sub-method 200 C for detecting and processing parameters associated with Criterion Reference No. 2.
- a pressure at an inspiratory sensor is measured at the end of a first inspiratory period.
- a pressure at an expiratory sensor is also measured at the end of the first inspiratory period.
- a difference between the inspiratory sensor pressure measurement and the expiratory sensor pressure measurement at the end of the first inspiratory period is determined at operation 220 .
- Similar pressure measurements and determinations are then made for a second inspiratory period. For instance, at operation 222 an inspiratory sensor pressure measurement is measured at the end of the second inspiratory period.
- an expiratory sensor pressure measurement is measured at the end of the second inspiratory period.
- a difference between the inspiratory sensor pressure measurement and expiratory sensor pressure measurement at the end of the second inspiratory period is determined at operation 226 .
- a determination is made as to whether the difference determined at operation 226 is greater than the difference determined at operation 220 . If the difference determined at operation 226 is greater than or equal to the difference determined at operation 220 , that determination is used in operation 204 ( FIG. 2A ) to determine whether the disconnect criteria is satisfied. If difference determined at operation 226 is less than the difference determined at operation 220 , the method 200 C returns to operation 216 where the method 200 C repeats itself.
- the following equations may be utilized in performing sub-method 200 C:
- P insp.end is the inspiratory sensor pressure measured at the end of an inspiratory period
- P exp.end is the expiratory sensor pressure measured at the end of an inspiratory period
- FIG. 2D depicts a sub-method 200 D for detecting and processing parameters associated with Criterion Reference No. 3.
- a time duration of a first inspiratory period is measured, and at operation 232 a time duration of a second inspiratory period is measured.
- a determination is made as to whether the time duration for the first inspiratory period is shorter than the second time duration. If the time duration for the first inspiratory period is shorter than the second time duration, the determination is used in operation 204 ( FIG. 2A ) to determine whether the disconnect criteria is satisfied. If difference determined at operation 226 is less than the difference determined at operation 220 , the method 200 C returns to operation 216 where the method 200 C repeats itself.
- the disconnect criteria have been derived and determined through analysis of simulated ventilation scenarios, some of which are discussed below with reference to FIGS. 4-7 .
- the disconnect criterion are also supported through an analysis of an equation of motion:
- P vent pressure delivered by the ventilator
- R rs respiratory system resistance
- V lung volume delivered to the patient's lung
- Equation 6 When an ETT is extubated, the respiratory system elastance decreases and the patient's muscle effort reduces to zero.
- Equation 7 Based on Equation 7 and a reduced respiratory system elastance, a higher Q lung and/or a higher V lung are demanded to meet the required pressure P vent .
- FIG. 3 illustrates another embodiment of a method 300 for detecting ETT extubation.
- method 300 is suitable for detecting a disconnect during volume-controlled ventilation or volume-support ventilation.
- Method 300 begins at the start of ventilation and continues during ventilation.
- an inspiratory sensor pressure is measured during a first inspiratory period.
- an integral is calculated for the inspiratory sensor pressure over the first inspiratory period.
- An inspiratory sensor pressure for a second inspiratory period is then measured at operation 308 .
- an integral is calculated for the inspiratory sensor pressure over the second inspiratory period.
- a difference between the two integrals is then determined at operation 312 .
- ⁇ is 0.5
- other thresholds such as thresholds between 0.3-0.8 are also contemplated. Multiple thresholds may also be used to determine partial or full extubation.
- FIG. 4 depicts a simulated plot of ventilatory data after extubation of an ETT during ventilation in a pressure-controlled ventilation mode. More specifically, the simulated data shown in FIG. 4 is from the extubation of a neonatal ETT. The simulated data in FIGS. 4-7 was generated by providing ventilation to a set of artificial lungs with an ETT, and then extubating the ETT at the instance indicated in the figure. In the plot depicted in FIG. 4 , the inspiratory periods occur between approximately time points 1280 - 1350 , 1450 - 1540 , 1580 - 1660 , and 1700 - 1790 .
- the inspiratory sensor pressure (P insp ) and the expiratory sensor pressure (P exp ) are relatively close to one another due the ETT tube being properly intubated.
- pressure still continues to build within the patient circuit, such as in the expiratory limb where the P exp is measured in this example.
- the pressure continues to build due to the resistance of the ETT tube itself. For example, the flow (Q insp ) during the inspiratory phases remains higher than the flow of gas that can escape through the ETT, thus causing a rise in pressure.
- the inspiratory sensor pressure (P insp ) is higher than the expiratory sensor pressure (P exp ) after extubation.
- P insp expiratory sensor pressure
- P exp expiratory sensor pressure
- breaths may be triggered by pressure indications dropping below a particular level, breaths are generated more rapidly following extubation.
- the extubated ETT allows breathing gas to exit the patient circuit, resulting in a pressure drop following inspiration, thus triggering another breath.
- FIG. 5 depicts a simulated plot of ventilatory data after extubation of an ETT during ventilation in a pressure-support ventilation mode using a neonatal ETT.
- the inspiratory periods occur between approximately time points 1100 - 1210 , 1850 - 2100 , 2160 - 2410 , 2470 - 2720 .
- the inspiratory sensor pressure (P insp ) is higher than the expiratory sensor pressure (P exp ) after extubation, similar to the plot in FIG. 4 .
- P insp the inspiratory sensor pressure
- P exp expiratory sensor pressure
- the average flow provided during each inspiratory phase after extubation is higher than the average flow delivered in an inspiratory phase prior to extubation.
- the additional flow and the frequency of breaths are due to similar factors as those described above with respect to FIG. 4 .
- the duration of the inspiratory flow is also higher following extubation, causing a larger volume of breathing gas to be delivered by the ventilator than was provided prior to extubation
- the reason for the change in duration is based on the ventilator mode. In the pressure-support mode ( FIG. 5 ), the inspiratory periods do not have a fixed duration, whereas in a pressure-controlled mode ( FIG. 4 ), the inspiratory periods do have a fixed duration.
- FIG. 6 depicts a simulated plot of ventilatory data after extubation of an ETT during ventilation in a volume-controlled ventilation mode.
- the inspiratory periods occur between approximately time points 1080 - 1180 , 1480 - 1580 , 1880 - 1980 , 2280 - 2380 , 2680 - 2780 .
- flow is controlled based on a tidal volume value that may be set by a medical provider via an interface on the ventilator.
- the inspiratory time is calculated based on the set tidal volume value and the set maximum flow value. Accordingly, the inspiratory time is constant when providing volume-controlled ventilation.
- a base inspiratory flow (Q insp ) is provided to allow for triggering.
- the flow provided during exhalation is approximately 7 liters per minute (lpm).
- the inspiratory flow provided during the expiratory phase does not cause a significant rise in pressure because the exhalation valve is open during the expiratory phase.
- the exhalation valve closes and the inspiratory flow is altered to provide the determined inspiratory flow for the patient. For instance, in the inspiratory phase prior to extubation, flow is reduced to approximately 5 lpm.
- the inspiratory flow decreases during the inspiratory phases.
- the inspiratory flow provided in approximately 3.5 lpm, whereas the inspiratory flow delivered during the inspiratory phase between time points 1480 - 1580 was approximately 5 lpm.
- the drop in inspiratory flow is due to the ventilator compensating for the breathing gas being able to escape through the extubated ETT.
- the ventilator perceives the escaping air as additional compliance in the patient circuit. Based on the perceived change in compliance, the inspiratory flow delivered during the inspiratory phase is altered. The inspiratory flow is gradually altered until reaching a minimum flow of approximately 3 lpm in the depicted example. As the inspiratory flow reduces, the pressures (P insp , P exp ) similarly reduce in amplitude.
- FIG. 7 depicts a simulated plot of ventilatory data after extubation of an ETT during ventilation in a volume-support mode.
- spontaneous breaths are delivered based on a volume support value, which may be provided by a medical provider via an interface on the ventilator.
- the inspiratory flow is generally controlled based on the set tidal volume value and there is no set duration for the inspiratory period, unlike in a volume-controlled mode.
- pressure may also be controlled based on the set tidal volume and estimated system compliance.
- additional inspiratory flow is provided following extubation, resulting in a higher volume of breathing gas being delivered by the ventilator.
- the inspiratory flow increase following the extubation is due to trying to reach a particular pressure target.
- additional inspiratory flow is required to reach a pressure target following extubation of an ETT.
- a microprocessor-based ventilator that accesses a computer-readable medium having computer-executable instructions for performing the method of ventilating a patient with a medical ventilator. This method includes repeatedly performing the steps disclosed in method 200 above and/or as illustrated in FIGS. 2A-D . In some embodiments, this method includes repeatedly performing the steps disclosed in method 200 and method 300 above and/or as illustrated in FIGS. 2A-D and FIG. 3 .
- “about” refers to a degree of deviation based on experimental error typical for the particular property identified.
- the latitude provided the term “about” will depend on the specific context and particular property and can be readily discerned by those skilled in the art.
- the term “about” is not intended to either expand or limit the degree of equivalents which may otherwise be afforded a particular value.
- the term “about” shall expressly include “exactly,” consistent with the discussions regarding ranges and numerical data. Amounts and other numerical data may be expressed or presented herein in a range format.
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- This application is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 15/489,315, filed Apr. 17, 2017, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/324,108, filed Apr. 18, 2016, which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. Priority is claimed to each of the above applications.
- Medical ventilator systems are used to provide ventilatory and supplemental oxygen support to patients. These ventilators typically comprise a source of pressurized oxygen which is fluidly connected to the patient through a conduit or tubing. As each patient may require a different ventilation strategy, modern ventilators can be customized for the particular needs of an individual patient. For example, several different ventilator modes or settings have been created to provide better ventilation for patients in various different scenarios, such as mandatory ventilation modes and spontaneous ventilation modes.
- In some instances, ventilation is provided to patients through an endotracheal tube (ETT). In general, the ETT is inserted into the trachea of the patient to establish an airway between the patient and the rest the ventilator system. Most commonly, the ETT may be inserted through the mouth (orotracheal) or via surgical tracheotomy, however, other potential insertion techniques are possible (e.g., through the nasal passage, nasotracheal).
- This disclosure describes systems and methods for providing detection of extubation of an endotracheal tube (ETT). Further, this disclosure describes systems and methods for detecting and handling ETT extubation.
- In one aspect, the technology relates to a method for detecting extubation of an endotracheal tube during ventilation. The method includes determining a first volume of breathing gas delivered to a patient during a first inspiratory period and determining a second volume of breathing gas delivered to a patient during a second inspiratory period. The method further includes determining a difference between the first volume and the second volume and comparing the determined value for the difference between the first volume and the second volume to a threshold. The method also includes, if the determined value for the difference is greater than the threshold, activating an alarm indicating extubation of the endotracheal tube.
- In another aspect, the technology relates to a method for detecting extubation of an endotracheal tube during ventilation. The method includes measuring inspiratory pressure during a first inspiratory period having a first time duration and measuring inspiratory pressure during a second inspiratory period having a second time duration. The method also includes calculating a first integral over the first time duration of the inspiratory pressure measured during the first inspiratory period, and calculating a second integral over the second time duration of the inspiratory pressure measure during the second inspiratory period. In addition, the method includes comparing the first integral to the second integral to determine a difference between the first integral and the second integral, and if the difference between the first integral and the second integral is greater than a threshold, activating an alarm indicating extubation of the endotracheal tube.
- In yet another aspect, the technology relates to a ventilator system. The ventilator system comprises a pressure generating system adapted to generate a flow of breathing gas; and a ventilation tubing system including a patient interface for connecting the pressure generating system to a patient, wherein the ventilation tubing system further includes an inspiratory limb, an expiratory limb, an endotracheal tube, and a wye connecting the inspiratory limb, the expiratory limb, and the endotracheal tube. The system also includes an inspiratory flow sensor coupled to at least one of the pressure generating system and the ventilation tubing system, an inspiratory pressure sensor coupled to the inspiratory limb, and an expiratory pressure sensor coupled to the expiratory limb. In addition, the system includes an interface for displaying operational data for the ventilator system and one or processors operatively coupled to at least the inspiratory pressure sensor and the expiratory sensor. The system further includes a memory operatively coupled to the one or more processors, wherein the memory includes instructions configured to perform a set of operations upon execution by the one or more processors. The set of operations includes determining a first volume of the breathing gas delivered to a patient during a first inspiratory period, and determining a second volume of breathing gas delivered to a patient during a second inspiratory period. The set of operations also includes determining a difference between the first volume and the second volume; comparing a value for the determined difference between the first volume and the second volume to a threshold; and if the determined value for the difference is greater than the threshold, activating an alarm in the interface indicating extubation of the endotracheal tube.
- It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory and are intended to provide further explanation of the invention as claimed.
- The patent or application file contains at least one drawing executed in color. Copies of this patent or patent application publication with color drawing(s) will be provided by the Office upon request and payment of the necessary fee. The following drawing figures, which form a part of this application, are illustrative of embodiments of systems and methods described below and are not meant to limit the scope of the invention in any manner, which scope shall be based on the claims.
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FIG. 1A illustrates an embodiment of a ventilator. -
FIG. 1B illustrates an embodiment of the ventilator shown inFIG. 1A . -
FIG. 2A illustrates an embodiment of a method for detecting ETT extubation. -
FIG. 2B illustrates an embodiment of a method for detecting ETT extubation parameters in conjunction with the method illustrated inFIG. 2A . -
FIG. 2C illustrates an embodiment of a method for detecting ETT extubation parameters in conjunction with the method illustrated inFIG. 2A . -
FIG. 2D illustrates an embodiment of a method for detecting ETT extubation parameters in conjunction with the method illustrated inFIG. 2A . -
FIG. 3 illustrates another embodiment of a method for detecting ETT extubation. -
FIG. 4 depicts a simulated plot of ventilatory data after extubation of an ETT during ventilation in a pressure-controlled ventilation mode. -
FIG. 5 depicts a simulated plot of ventilatory data after extubation of an ETT during ventilation in a pressure-support ventilation mode. -
FIG. 6 depicts a simulated plot of ventilatory data after extubation of an ETT during ventilation in a volume-controlled ventilation mode. -
FIG. 7 depicts a simulated plot of ventilatory data after extubation of an ETT during ventilation in a volume-support ventilation mode. - Although the techniques introduced above and discussed in detail below may be implemented for a variety of medical devices, the present disclosure will discuss the implementation of these techniques in the context of a medical ventilator for use in providing ventilation support to a human patient. A person of skill in the art will understand that the technology described in the context of a medical ventilator for human patients could be adapted for use with other systems such as ventilators for non-human patients and general gas transport systems.
- Medical ventilators are used to provide a breathing gas to a patient who may otherwise be unable to breathe sufficiently. In modern medical facilities, pressurized air and oxygen sources are often available from wall outlets. Accordingly, ventilators may provide pressure regulating valves connected to centralized sources of pressurized air and pressurized oxygen. The regulating valves function to regulate flow so that respiratory gas having a desired concentration of oxygen is supplied to the patient at desired pressures and rates. Ventilators capable of operating independently of external sources of pressurized air are also available.
- As each patient may require a different ventilation strategy, modern ventilators can be customized for the particular needs of an individual patient. For example, several different ventilator modes or settings have been created to provide better ventilation for patients in various different scenarios, such as mandatory ventilation modes and spontaneous ventilation modes. A particular type of mandatory ventilation referred to as assist/control (A/C) mode guarantees delivery of a minimum number of mandatory breaths based on a frequency (f) (or respiratory rate) set by the clinician. However, breaths in A/C mode can be patient-initiated (PIM) or ventilator-initiated (VIM). For a patient-initiated breath, inspiration is triggered at least in part based on the ventilator detecting a patient inspiratory effort.
- In the event of malfunctions and/or system failures in ventilators, most ventilators sound an alarm and stop ventilation or potentially enter a passive state. For instance, if a component of the ventilator or the connecting circuitry becomes disconnected, an alarm is activated indicating that the patient is likely not receiving the desired or necessary amount of ventilation.
- As discussed in further detail below, a ventilator provides breathing gas to a patient through a ventilation tubing system. The ventilation tubing system generally includes an inspiratory limb and an expiratory limb connected by a wye fitting. The wye fitting is further attached to a patient port connected to an ETT intubated into the patient. If any portion of the ventilation tubing system becomes disconnected, the patient may not receive the desired or necessary amount of breathing gas. Disconnects can occur at any one of the components in the ventilation tubing system. For instance, a disconnect may occur at (1) the inspiratory limb, (2) the expiratory limb, (3) the patient wye, or (4) between the ETT and the patient wye. A disconnect at any one of those positions can generally be detected utilizing conventional disconnect methods. When a disconnect is caused by extubation of the ETT, however, conventional disconnect detection methods cannot be used to detect a disconnect due to the extubation of an ETT. The extubation of the ETT is more difficult to detect, in part, because of the resistance of the ETT itself. Extubation detection becomes increasingly difficult for high-resistance ETTs, such as neo-natal ETTs.
- Yet another difficulty in detecting any type of disconnection is that conventional disconnection methods often rely on a measurement of exhalation flow. That exhalation flow is generally measured using an exhalation flow sensor. The exhalation flow sensor, however, may be removed at times for cleaning or replacement. In addition, malfunctions in the exhalation flow sensor may also render conventional disconnection detection methods inoperable. Thus, when the exhalation flow sensor is removed or malfunctioning, the conventional disconnection detection methods are rendered inoperable. In either of those conditions, being able to detect disconnects is still desired. Indeed, in many ventilators, breath delivery continues even when the exhalation flow sensor is absent or malfunctioning.
- Embodiments of the present technology provide methods and systems that enable detection of a disconnect caused by extubation of an ETT and also enable detection of disconnects without the use of an exhalation flow sensor. As an example, the present technology allows for using measurements or values such as inspiratory pressure, expiratory pressure, inspiratory volume, and time duration readings for detecting extubation of an ETT. In addition, the present technology is also able to detect disconnects without the use of a proximal flow sensor, or can be used to augment disconnect detection in embodiments utilizing a proximal flow sensor.
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FIGS. 1A and 1B are diagrams illustrating an embodiment of anexemplary ventilator 100. Theexemplary ventilator 100 illustrated inFIG. 1A is connected to ahuman patient 150.Ventilator 100 includes a pneumatic system 102 (also referred to as a pressure generating system 102) for circulating breathing gases to and frompatient 150 via theventilation tubing system 130, which couples thepatient 150 to thepneumatic system 102 via an invasive (e.g., endotracheal tube, as shown) or a non-invasive (e.g., nasal mask)patient interface 180. The ETT may be a neo-natal ETT having a high resistance. In other examples, the ETT has a resistance in the range of 13.8 H2O/L/sec at a flow of 0.167 L/sec to 0.7 H2O/L/sec at a flow of 0.167 L/sec. Thepneumatic system 102 delivers ventilation to thepatient 150 according to predetermined or selected modes (spontaneous, assist, mandatory, etc.) and breath types (pressure control, pressure support, pressure assist, volume control, volume support, volume-controlled-pressure-targeted, etc.). - Ventilation tubing system 130 (or patient circuit 130) may be a two-limb (shown) or a one-limb circuit for carrying gases to and from the
patient 150. In a two-limb embodiment, a fitting, typically referred to as a “wye-fitting” 170, may be provided to couple the patient interface 180 (shown as an endotracheal tube inFIG. 1A and as a nasal mask inFIG. 1B ) to aninspiratory limb 132 and anexhalation limb 134 of theventilation tubing system 130. -
Pneumatic system 102 may be configured in a variety of ways. In the present example,pneumatic system 102 includes anexhalation module 108 coupled with theexhalation limb 134 and aninspiratory module 104 coupled with theinspiratory limb 132.Compressor 106, accumulator 115 (as illustrated inFIG. 1B ) and/or other source(s) of pressurized gases (e.g., air, oxygen, and/or helium) is coupled withinspiratory module 104 and theexhalation module 108 to provide a gas source for ventilatory support viainspiratory limb 132. - The
inspiratory module 104 is configured to deliver gases to thepatient 150 and/or through theinspiratory limb 132 according to prescribed ventilatory settings. Theinspiratory module 104 is associated with and/or controls aninspiratory delivery valve 101 for controlling gas delivery to thepatient 150 and/or gas delivery through theinspiratory limb 132 as illustrated inFIG. 1B . In some embodiments,inspiratory module 104 is configured to provide ventilation according to various ventilator modes, such as mandatory and assist modes. - The
exhalation module 108 is configured to release gases from the patient's lungs and/or exhalation circuit according to prescribed ventilatory settings. Accordingly, theexhalation module 108 also controls gas delivery through theinspiratory limb 132 and theexhalation limb 134. Theexhalation module 108 controls anexhalation valve 113 which regulates the flow of gases from the patient's lungs and/or exhalation circuit according to prescribed ventilatory settings. - The
ventilator 100 also includes a plurality ofsensors 107 communicatively coupled toventilator 100. Thesensors 107 may be located in thepneumatic system 102,ventilation tubing system 130, and/or on thepatient 150. The embodiment ofFIG. 1A illustrates a plurality ofsensors 107 inpneumatic system 102. -
Sensors 107 may communicate with various components ofventilator 100, e.g.,pneumatic system 102,other sensors 107,exhalation module 108,inspiratory module 104,processor 116,controller 110, and any other suitable components and/or modules. In one embodiment,sensors 107 generate output and send this output topneumatic system 102,other sensors 107,exhalation module 108,inspiratory module 104,processor 116,controller 110, and any other suitable components and/or modules. -
Sensors 107 may employ any suitable sensory or derivative technique for monitoring one or more patient parameters or ventilator parameters associated with the ventilation of apatient 150.Sensors 107 may detect changes in patient parameters indicative of patient inspiratory or exhalation triggering effort, for example.Sensors 107 may be placed in any suitable location, e.g., within the ventilatory circuitry or other devices communicatively coupled to theventilator 100. Further,sensors 107 may be placed in any suitable internal location, such as, within the ventilatory circuitry or within components or modules ofventilator 100. For example,sensors 107 may be coupled to the inspiratory and/orexhalation modules - In other examples,
sensors 107 may be affixed to the ventilatory tubing or may be embedded in the tubing itself. According to some embodiments,sensors 107 may be provided at or near the lungs (or diaphragm) for detecting a pressure in the lungs.Sensors 107 may also include a proximal flow sensor. Additionally or alternatively,sensors 107 may be affixed or embedded in or near wye-fitting 170 and/orpatient interface 180. The sensors may include one or more expiratory sensors for measuring the pressure on an expiratory portion of thepatient circuit 130. The expiratory sensors may include a pressure sensor that may be affixed in such a way to measure the pressure on theexpiratory limb 134. For instance, the expiratory sensor for measuring pressure may be affixed on or near theexhalation valve 113. The sensors may also include inspiratory sensors for measuring the pressure on an inspiratory portion of thepatient circuit 130. For instance, the pressure in theinspiratory limb 132 may be measured by an inspiratory sensor. Any sensory device useful for monitoring changes in measurable parameters during ventilatory treatment may be employed in accordance with embodiments described herein. - For example, in some embodiments, the one or
more sensors 107 of theventilator 100 include aninspiratory flow sensor 109 a and anexhalation flow sensor 111 a as illustrated inFIG. 1B . In one embodiment, theinspiratory flow sensor 109 a is located in theinspiratory limb 132 and is controlled by theinspiratory module 104. However, theinspiratory flow sensor 109 a may be located in any suitable position for monitoring inspiratory flow and may be monitored by any suitable ventilator component, such as apressure generating system 102. In one embodiment, the exhalation flow sensor 111 is located in theexhalation limb 134 and is monitored by theexhalation module 108. However, the exhalation flow sensor 111 may be located in any suitable position for monitoring exhalation flow and may be monitored by any suitable ventilator component, such as apressure generating system 102. - Further, in some embodiments, the one or
more sensors 107 of theventilator 100 also include aninspiratory pressure sensor 109 b and/or anexpiratory pressure sensor 111 b as illustrated inFIG. 1B . In one embodiment, theinspiratory pressure sensor 109 b is located in theinspiratory limb 132 and is controlled by theinspiratory module 104. However, theinspiratory pressure sensor 109 b may be located in any suitable position for monitoring inspiratory pressure and may be monitored by any suitable ventilator component, such as apressure generating system 102. In one embodiment, theexpiratory pressure sensor 111 b is located in theexhalation limb 134 and is monitored by theexhalation module 108. However, theexpiratory pressure sensor 111 b may be located in any suitable position for monitoring expiratory pressure and may be monitored by any suitable ventilator component, such as apressure generating system 102. - As should be appreciated, with reference to the Equation of Motion, ventilatory parameters are highly interrelated and, according to embodiments, may be either directly or indirectly monitored. That is, parameters may be directly monitored by one or
more sensors 107, as described above, or may be indirectly monitored or estimated by derivation according to the Equation of Motion or other known relationships. For example, in some embodiments, inspiration flow is derived from measured inspiration pressure and vice versa. In another example, exhalation pressure is derived from exhalation flow and vice versa. - The
pneumatic system 102 may include a variety of other components, including mixing modules, valves, tubing,accumulators 115, filters, etc. For example,FIG. 1B illustrates the use of anaccumulator 115. - In one embodiment, as illustrated by
FIG. 1A , theoperator interface 120 of theventilator 100 includes adisplay 122 communicatively coupled toventilator 100.Display 122 provides various input screens, for receiving clinician input, and various display screens, for presenting useful information to the clinician. In one embodiment, thedisplay 122 is configured to include a graphical user interface (GUI). The GUI may be an interactive display, e.g., a touch-sensitive screen or otherwise, and may provide various windows and elements for receiving input and interface command operations. Alternatively, other suitable means of communication with theventilator 100 may be provided, for instance by a wheel, keyboard, mouse, or other suitable interactive device. Thus,operator interface 120 may accept commands and input throughdisplay 122. -
Display 122 may also provide useful information in the form of various ventilatory data regarding the physical condition of apatient 150. The useful information may be derived by theventilator 100, based on data collected by aprocessor 116, and the useful information may be displayed to the clinician in the form of graphs, wave representations, pie graphs, text, or other suitable forms of graphic display. For example, patient data may be displayed on the GUI and/ordisplay 122. Additionally or alternatively, patient data may be communicated to a remote monitoring system coupled via any suitable means to theventilator 100. In some embodiments, thedisplay 122 may also display alarms associated with extubation of anETT 180 or other disconnects in thepatient circuit 130. - The
pneumatic system 102 may also include adisconnect module 103. In some embodiments, thedisconnect module 103 is in communication with theinspiratory module 104, theexpiratory module 108, thesensors 107, and thecontroller 110. For example, thedisconnect module 103 includes an interface to convert the raw signals received from thesensors 107 into data capable of being read and processed to determine if a disconnect, such as an extubation of an ETT, has occurred. Thedisconnect module 103, in cooperation with thecontroller 110, includes instructions that when executed by theprocessor 116, utilize the data from thesensors 107 to determine if a disconnect has occurred. For example, the instructions may be for performing the methods described herein. Upon detecting a disconnect, thedisconnect module 103 transmits an indication causing theinterface 120 to activate an alarm indicating a disconnect has occurred. -
Controller 110 is operatively coupled withpneumatic system 102, signal measurement and acquisition systems, and anoperator interface 120 that may enable an operator to interact with the ventilator 100 (e.g., change ventilator settings, select operational modes, view monitored parameters, etc.). - In some embodiments,
controller 110 includesmemory 112, one ormore processors 116,storage 114, and/or other components of the type commonly found in command and control computing devices, as illustrated inFIG. 1A . In alternative embodiments, thecontroller 110 is separate component from theoperator interface 120 andpneumatic system 102. In other embodiments, thecontroller 110 is located in other components of theventilator 100, such as in the pressure generating system 102 (also known as the pneumatic system 102). - The
memory 112 includes non-transitory, computer-readable storage media that stores software that is executed by theprocessor 116 and which controls the operation of theventilator 100. In an embodiment, thememory 112 includes one or more solid-state storage devices such as flash memory chips. In an alternative embodiment, thememory 112 may be mass storage connected to theprocessor 116 through a mass storage controller (not shown) and a communications bus (not shown). Although the description of computer-readable media contained herein refers to a solid-state storage, it should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that computer-readable storage media can be any available media that can be accessed by theprocessor 116. That is, computer-readable storage media includes non-transitory, volatile and non-volatile, removable and non-removable media implemented in any method or technology for storage of information such as computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules or other data. For example, computer-readable storage media includes RAM, ROM, EPROM, EEPROM, flash memory or other solid state memory technology, CD-ROM, DVD, or other optical storage, magnetic cassettes, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium which can be used to store the desired information and which can be accessed by the computer. - Additionally,
controller 110 determines if theventilator 100 is in an inspiratory phase (delivering inspiration) or an expiratory phase (delivering exhalation) of breath during ventilation based on the mandatory mode of ventilation after a malfunction is determined. Theventilator 100 delivers inspiration and exhalation automatically based on the set frequency or respiratory rate. Accordingly, theventilator 100 determines the inspiration and exhalation phases. In embodiments where theventilator 100 operates in an A/C mode, the patient may initiate or trigger the breaths in a patient-initiated mode (PIM) or the ventilator may initiate or trigger the breaths in a ventilator-initiated mode (VIM). If thecontroller 110 determines that theventilator 100 is in the inspiration phase of the breath, the pressure delivered to thepatient 150 is a set inspiration pressure. In some embodiments, if thecontroller 110 determines that theventilator 100 is in the exhalation phase of the breath, the pressure delivered to thepatient 150 is a set positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP). -
FIG. 2A illustrates an embodiment of amethod 200 for ventilating a patient with a ventilator. Further,method 200 detects when a disconnect, such as extubation of an ETT, has occurred.Method 200 begins at the start of ventilation by providing ventilation atoperation 202. During ventilation of a patient, disconnect detection operations are executed, as shown inFIGS. 2B-2D and described below. Each of the sub-methods shown inFIGS. 2B-2D monitor ventilator parameters and determine if those parameters are indicative of a disconnect. At operation 204, a determination is then made is a set of criteria is satisfied indicating a disconnect has occurred. The disconnect criteria may vary depending on the particular example. For instance, the following table (Table 1) indicates example criteria. In some examples, only one or two of the criterion highlighted below is utilized to determine if the disconnect criteria is met in operation 204. -
TABLE 1 Disconnect Criteria Criterion Reference Related No. Criterion Description Related Equation Figure 1 The inspiratory volume increase in the current inspiratory period compared to the inspiratory volume of a previous 2B inspiratory period is greater than or equal to a threshold 2 The pressure difference at the end of the Pinsp(j) − Pexp(j) ≥ 2C current inspiration period between the Pinsp(j − 1) − Pexp(j − 1) inspiratory sensor pressure measurement and the expiratory sensor pressure measurement is greater than or equal to the pressure difference at the end of the previous inspiration 3 A time duration for a current inspiratory Tinsp ≥ Tinsp(j − 1) 2D period is greater than or equal to the time duration of the previous inspiratory period In the above Table 1, the variables are defined as follows: Vinsp = an inspiratory volume; α = a threshold; Pinsp = an inspiratory sensor pressure measurement; Pexp = an expiratory sensor pressure measurement; Tinsp = a time duration for an inspiratory period; and j = an index value indicating a particular inspiratory period. - In embodiments where pressure-controlled ventilation is being provided, the disconnect criteria may include Criterion Reference Nos. 1 and 2, but not 3. In embodiments where pressure-support ventilation is being provided, all three criterion may be included in the disconnect criteria.
- If the disconnect criteria for the particular embodiment is determined to be satisfied at operation 204, a disconnect alarm is activated at
operation 206. The disconnect alarm may also indicate whether the extubation is a full extubation or a partial extubation, based on factors further discussed below. If, however, the disconnect criteria for the particular embodiment is not satisfied, ventilation continues to be provided atoperation 202 and themethod 200 repeats itself. Themethod 200 continues to run in a loop until the disconnect criteria is satisfied, or ventilation is otherwise discontinued, such as by a medical provider. - Sub-methods for detecting processing parameters involved with each criteria are depicted in
FIGS. 2B-2D .FIG. 2B depicts a sub-method 200B for detecting and processing parameters associated with Criterion Reference No. 1. Atoperation 208, an inspiratory volume of breathing gas delivered to during a first inspiratory period is determined. The volume of breathing gas may be determined by measuring the inspiratory flow (Qinsp) during the first inspiratory period, and then taking the integral of the inspiratory flow over the time duration of the first inspiratory period. The flow may be measured by the inspiratory flow sensor, as discussed above. The following equation may be used to determine the volume of breathing gas delivered: -
V insp=∫tS tE Q insp(t) (1) - where Qinsp(t) is the inspiratory flow at a time t, iS is the start time of the inspiratory period, and tE is the end time of the inspiratory period. At
operation 210, a volume of breathing gas delivered to the patient during a second inspiratory period is determined. The inspiratory volume of breathing gas for the second period can be determined using Equation 1. Atoperation 212, the inspiratory volume for the first inspiratory period is then compared to the inspiratory volume for the second inspiratory period to determine a difference between the first inspiratory volume and the second inspiratory volume. In some embodiments, the second inspiratory period is the current inspiratory period during ventilation. In such an embodiment, the two inspiratory volumes being compared are the inspiratory volume of the current inspiratory period the inspiratory volume of the previous inspiratory period. - At
operation 214, a determination is made as to whether the difference determined inoperation 212 is greater than a threshold (α). One example of a threshold is 0.3. Other threshold values are also contemplated ranging from 0.2-0.7. The following equation may be used in the determination operation 214: -
- where Vinsp(j) is the inspiratory volume of the second inspiratory period and Vinsp(j−1) is the inspiratory volume for the first inspiratory period. As can be seen from
Equation 2, the difference may be normalized by dividing the difference by Vinsp(j−1). In such an example, the threshold can be unitless. If the difference is greater than or equal to the threshold, that determination is used in operation 204 (FIG. 2A ) to determine whether the disconnect criteria is satisfied. If the difference is less than the threshold, themethod 200B returns tooperation 208 where themethod 200B repeats itself. - In some embodiments the threshold (α) may be predetermined or based on other ventilator properties. Multiple thresholds may also be used, where a first threshold indicates partial extubation and a second threshold indicates full extubation. For instance, when the difference determined in
operation 212 is greater than or equal to a first threshold (α1), but less than a second threshold (α2), a partial extubation is identified. When the difference determined inoperation 212 is greater than or equal to the second threshold (α2), a full extubation is identified. As an example, a first threshold may be 0.3 and a second threshold may be 0.6. Other thresholds are also contemplated. For example, the first threshold may be from 0.2-0.5 and the second threshold may be from 0.5-0.8. -
FIG. 2C depicts a sub-method 200C for detecting and processing parameters associated with Criterion Reference No. 2. Atoperation 216, a pressure at an inspiratory sensor is measured at the end of a first inspiratory period. Atoperation 218, a pressure at an expiratory sensor is also measured at the end of the first inspiratory period. A difference between the inspiratory sensor pressure measurement and the expiratory sensor pressure measurement at the end of the first inspiratory period is determined atoperation 220. Similar pressure measurements and determinations are then made for a second inspiratory period. For instance, atoperation 222 an inspiratory sensor pressure measurement is measured at the end of the second inspiratory period. Atoperation 224, an expiratory sensor pressure measurement is measured at the end of the second inspiratory period. A difference between the inspiratory sensor pressure measurement and expiratory sensor pressure measurement at the end of the second inspiratory period is determined atoperation 226. Atoperation 228, a determination is made as to whether the difference determined atoperation 226 is greater than the difference determined atoperation 220. If the difference determined atoperation 226 is greater than or equal to the difference determined atoperation 220, that determination is used in operation 204 (FIG. 2A ) to determine whether the disconnect criteria is satisfied. If difference determined atoperation 226 is less than the difference determined atoperation 220, themethod 200C returns tooperation 216 where themethod 200C repeats itself. The following equations may be utilized in performing sub-method 200C: -
dP(j)=P insp.end(j)−P exp.end(j) (3) -
dP(j−1)=P insp.end(j−1)−P exp.end(j−1) (4) -
dP(j)≥dP(j−1) (5) - where Pinsp.end is the inspiratory sensor pressure measured at the end of an inspiratory period, and Pexp.end is the expiratory sensor pressure measured at the end of an inspiratory period.
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FIG. 2D depicts a sub-method 200D for detecting and processing parameters associated with Criterion Reference No. 3. Atoperation 230, a time duration of a first inspiratory period is measured, and at operation 232 a time duration of a second inspiratory period is measured. Atoperation 234, a determination is made as to whether the time duration for the first inspiratory period is shorter than the second time duration. If the time duration for the first inspiratory period is shorter than the second time duration, the determination is used in operation 204 (FIG. 2A ) to determine whether the disconnect criteria is satisfied. If difference determined atoperation 226 is less than the difference determined atoperation 220, themethod 200C returns tooperation 216 where themethod 200C repeats itself. - In embodiments where all three criterion are utilized in the disconnect criteria used in operation 204, the following pseudo-code may be implemented:
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during inspiration phase { Vinsp = ∫t S t EQinsp(t)dP(j) = Pinsp.end(j) − Pexp.end(j) } at start of expiration phase { if: dP(j) ≥ dP(j − 1); and Tinsp(j) ≥ Tinsp(j − 1); then: activate disconnect alarm; else: continue ventilation } - The disconnect criteria have been derived and determined through analysis of simulated ventilation scenarios, some of which are discussed below with reference to
FIGS. 4-7 . The disconnect criterion are also supported through an analysis of an equation of motion: -
P vent −P mus =Q lung ×R rs +V lung ×E rs (6) - where:
- Pvent=pressure delivered by the ventilator;
- Pmus=patient's muscle effort;
- Qlung=flow delivered to the patient's lung;
- Rrs=respiratory system resistance;
- Vlung=volume delivered to the patient's lung; and
- Ers=respiratory system elastance.
- When an ETT is extubated, the respiratory system elastance decreases and the patient's muscle effort reduces to zero. Thus, Equation 6 becomes:
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P vent =Q lung ×R rs +V lung ×E rs (7) - Based on Equation 7 and a reduced respiratory system elastance, a higher Qlung and/or a higher Vlung are demanded to meet the required pressure Pvent.
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FIG. 3 illustrates another embodiment of amethod 300 for detecting ETT extubation. In general,method 300 is suitable for detecting a disconnect during volume-controlled ventilation or volume-support ventilation.Method 300 begins at the start of ventilation and continues during ventilation. Atoperation 304, an inspiratory sensor pressure is measured during a first inspiratory period. Atoperation 306, an integral is calculated for the inspiratory sensor pressure over the first inspiratory period. An inspiratory sensor pressure for a second inspiratory period is then measured atoperation 308. Atoperation 310, an integral is calculated for the inspiratory sensor pressure over the second inspiratory period. A difference between the two integrals is then determined atoperation 312. Atoperation 314, a determination is made as to whether the difference determined inoperation 312 is greater than a threshold (β). If the difference determined inoperation 312 is greater than or equal to a threshold (β), a disconnect alarm is activated. If, however, the difference determined inoperation 312 is less than a threshold (β), themethod 300 returns tooperation 304 where themethod 300 repeats itself An example of threshold (β) is 0.5, and other thresholds, such as thresholds between 0.3-0.8 are also contemplated. Multiple thresholds may also be used to determine partial or full extubation. For instance, if the difference determined inoperation 312 is greater than or equal to a first threshold (β1), but less than a second threshold (β2), an disconnect alarm is activated that indicates a partial extubation. If the difference determined inoperation 312 is greater than or equal to the second threshold (β2), a disconnect alarm is activated that indicates a full extubation. The following pseudo code may be implemented to perform at least a portion of method 300: -
During inspiration phase: { Winsp(j) = ∫ Pinsp ; } At start of expiration phase: { if: then: activate disconnect alarm else: continue ventilation } -
FIG. 4 depicts a simulated plot of ventilatory data after extubation of an ETT during ventilation in a pressure-controlled ventilation mode. More specifically, the simulated data shown inFIG. 4 is from the extubation of a neonatal ETT. The simulated data inFIGS. 4-7 was generated by providing ventilation to a set of artificial lungs with an ETT, and then extubating the ETT at the instance indicated in the figure. In the plot depicted inFIG. 4 , the inspiratory periods occur between approximately time points 1280-1350, 1450-1540, 1580-1660, and 1700-1790. At the end of the inspiratory period prior to extubation, the inspiratory sensor pressure (Pinsp) and the expiratory sensor pressure (Pexp) are relatively close to one another due the ETT tube being properly intubated. Once the ETT tube has been extubated, pressure still continues to build within the patient circuit, such as in the expiratory limb where the Pexp is measured in this example. The pressure continues to build due to the resistance of the ETT tube itself. For example, the flow (Qinsp) during the inspiratory phases remains higher than the flow of gas that can escape through the ETT, thus causing a rise in pressure. As can be seen from the plot, at the end of an inspiratory period after extubation, the inspiratory sensor pressure (Pinsp) is higher than the expiratory sensor pressure (Pexp) after extubation. Such a result is caused by the ETT tube having been extubated and allowing breathing gas to escape (or leak from) the patient circuit. In addition, due to the extubation of the ETT, the average flow over the inspiratory period after extubation is also higher than during inspiratory periods prior to extubation. Because the ventilator is in a pressure-controlled mode, additional flow is required to reach the desired pressure target. As such, a higher volume of breathing gas is provided by the ventilator after extubation. Further, because the breaths may be triggered by pressure indications dropping below a particular level, breaths are generated more rapidly following extubation. For example, the extubated ETT allows breathing gas to exit the patient circuit, resulting in a pressure drop following inspiration, thus triggering another breath. -
FIG. 5 depicts a simulated plot of ventilatory data after extubation of an ETT during ventilation in a pressure-support ventilation mode using a neonatal ETT. In the plot depicted inFIG. 5 , the inspiratory periods occur between approximately time points 1100-1210, 1850-2100, 2160-2410, 2470-2720. As can be seen from the plot, at the end of an inspiratory period, the inspiratory sensor pressure (Pinsp) is higher than the expiratory sensor pressure (Pexp) after extubation, similar to the plot inFIG. 4 . Also similar to the plot inFIG. 4 , the average flow provided during each inspiratory phase after extubation is higher than the average flow delivered in an inspiratory phase prior to extubation. The additional flow and the frequency of breaths are due to similar factors as those described above with respect toFIG. 4 . Unlike the plot inFIG. 4 , however, the duration of the inspiratory flow is also higher following extubation, causing a larger volume of breathing gas to be delivered by the ventilator than was provided prior to extubation The reason for the change in duration is based on the ventilator mode. In the pressure-support mode (FIG. 5 ), the inspiratory periods do not have a fixed duration, whereas in a pressure-controlled mode (FIG. 4 ), the inspiratory periods do have a fixed duration. -
FIG. 6 depicts a simulated plot of ventilatory data after extubation of an ETT during ventilation in a volume-controlled ventilation mode. In the plot depicted inFIG. 6 , the inspiratory periods occur between approximately time points 1080-1180, 1480-1580, 1880-1980, 2280-2380, 2680-2780. During a volume-controlled ventilation mode, flow is controlled based on a tidal volume value that may be set by a medical provider via an interface on the ventilator. The inspiratory time is calculated based on the set tidal volume value and the set maximum flow value. Accordingly, the inspiratory time is constant when providing volume-controlled ventilation. During the expiratory phase, a base inspiratory flow (Qinsp) is provided to allow for triggering. In some embodiments, such as the one depicted inFIG. 6 , the flow provided during exhalation is approximately 7 liters per minute (lpm). The inspiratory flow provided during the expiratory phase, however, does not cause a significant rise in pressure because the exhalation valve is open during the expiratory phase. Upon initiation of an inspiratory phase, the exhalation valve closes and the inspiratory flow is altered to provide the determined inspiratory flow for the patient. For instance, in the inspiratory phase prior to extubation, flow is reduced to approximately 5 lpm. The same inspiratory flow is provided by the ventilator in the first inspiratory period following extubation because the ventilator has not yet detected any differences. Because the ETT has been extubated, however, some of the inspiratory flow escapes the patient circuit, resulting in both a lower inspiratory sensor pressure (Pinsp) and expiratory sensor pressure (Pexp) than resulting from a properly-intubated ETT tube. Such a result is also consistent with equation 7, above. After extubation, since the same combined higher Qlung and Vlung are maintained to meet the determined tidal volume, and Ers has a decreased value, Pvent also decreases. - In inspiratory phases following the first inspiratory phase after extubation, the inspiratory flow decreases during the inspiratory phases. For example, in the inspiratory phase from time points 1880-1980, the inspiratory flow provided in approximately 3.5 lpm, whereas the inspiratory flow delivered during the inspiratory phase between time points 1480-1580 was approximately 5 lpm. The drop in inspiratory flow is due to the ventilator compensating for the breathing gas being able to escape through the extubated ETT. The ventilator, in some embodiments, perceives the escaping air as additional compliance in the patient circuit. Based on the perceived change in compliance, the inspiratory flow delivered during the inspiratory phase is altered. The inspiratory flow is gradually altered until reaching a minimum flow of approximately 3 lpm in the depicted example. As the inspiratory flow reduces, the pressures (Pinsp, Pexp) similarly reduce in amplitude.
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FIG. 7 depicts a simulated plot of ventilatory data after extubation of an ETT during ventilation in a volume-support mode. During a volume-support mode, spontaneous breaths are delivered based on a volume support value, which may be provided by a medical provider via an interface on the ventilator. The inspiratory flow is generally controlled based on the set tidal volume value and there is no set duration for the inspiratory period, unlike in a volume-controlled mode. In some pressure-support mode embodiments, pressure may also be controlled based on the set tidal volume and estimated system compliance. As can be seen in the plot inFIG. 7 , additional inspiratory flow is provided following extubation, resulting in a higher volume of breathing gas being delivered by the ventilator. The inspiratory flow increase following the extubation is due to trying to reach a particular pressure target. As discussed above with respect toFIGS. 4-5 , additional inspiratory flow is required to reach a pressure target following extubation of an ETT. - In some embodiments, a microprocessor-based ventilator that accesses a computer-readable medium having computer-executable instructions for performing the method of ventilating a patient with a medical ventilator is disclosed. This method includes repeatedly performing the steps disclosed in
method 200 above and/or as illustrated inFIGS. 2A-D . In some embodiments, this method includes repeatedly performing the steps disclosed inmethod 200 andmethod 300 above and/or as illustrated inFIGS. 2A-D andFIG. 3 . - Those skilled in the art will recognize that the methods and systems of the present disclosure may be implemented in many manners and as such are not to be limited by the foregoing exemplary embodiments and examples. In other words, functional elements being performed by a single or multiple components, in various combinations of hardware and software or firmware, and individual functions, can be distributed among software applications either locally or remote through network connections. In this regard, any number of the features of the different embodiments described herein may be combined into single or multiple embodiments, and alternate embodiments having fewer than or more than all of the features herein described are possible. Functionality may also be, in whole or in part, distributed among multiple components, in manners now known or to become known. Thus, myriad software, hardware, firmware combinations are possible in achieving the functions, features, interfaces and preferences described herein.
- Further, as used herein, “about” refers to a degree of deviation based on experimental error typical for the particular property identified. The latitude provided the term “about” will depend on the specific context and particular property and can be readily discerned by those skilled in the art. The term “about” is not intended to either expand or limit the degree of equivalents which may otherwise be afforded a particular value. Further, unless otherwise stated, the term “about” shall expressly include “exactly,” consistent with the discussions regarding ranges and numerical data. Amounts and other numerical data may be expressed or presented herein in a range format. It is to be understood that such a range format is used merely for convenience and brevity and thus should be interpreted flexibly to include not only the numerical values explicitly recited as the limits of the range, but also to include all the individual numerical values or sub-ranges encompassed within that range as if each numerical value and sub-range is explicitly recited. As an illustration, a numerical range of “about 4 percent to about 7 percent” should be interpreted to include not only the explicitly recited values of about 4 percent to about 7 percent, but also include individual values and sub-ranges within the indicated range. Thus, included in this numerical range are individual values such as 4.5, 5.25 and 6 and sub-ranges such as from 4-5, from 5-7, and from 5.5-6.5; etc. This same principle applies to ranges reciting only one numerical value. Furthermore, such an interpretation should apply regardless of the breadth of the range or the characteristics being described.
- Numerous other changes may be made which will readily suggest themselves to those skilled in the art and which are encompassed in the spirit of the disclosure and as defined in the appended claims. While various embodiments have been described for purposes of this disclosure, various changes and modifications may be made which are well within the scope of the present invention. Numerous other changes may be made which will readily suggest themselves to those skilled in the art and which are encompassed in the spirit of the disclosure and as defined in the claims.
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