These model types were found to be clinically relevant! #ATS2022
This study looked at non-invasive ventilation and outcomes. #ATS2022
Fewer patients treated with CPAP had a lower odds of intubation and death. No significance difference was seen in HFNC (but underpowered). More adverse effects with CPAP. #ATS2022
These studies also found a positive effect of HFNC. #ATS2022
This trial looked at PaO2 targets of 60 vs 90. They found no difference in mortality of adverse effects or vent free days. HOWEVER, they used SpO2 for titration and they did not consider race or skin tone. #ARDS2022
This study analyzed discrepancies between SpO2 and PaO2 in patients with darker skin tones. Hidden hypoxia was associated with increased mortality and organ dysfunction! #ATS2022
Next up is my old friend Dr. Joe Cicenia (@handsnotmitts) with “Interventional Pulmonology.” #ATS2022
This study looked at COPD survival with bronchoscopic lung volume reduction. There was increased survival in treated patients. #ATS2022
This study found that bronchoscopic endobronchial valve treatment may decrease pneumothorax risk. #ATS2022
This study looked at bronchoscopy in patients with COVID. Most were done for diagnostic intent, and 25% were done for therapeutic reasons (mainly secretion clearance). #ATS2022
This was a study from Spain of bronchoscopies in patients with COVID. A higher population in this study was for therapeutic intent. #ATS2022
This study looked at performance monitoring of EBUS programs. #ATS2022
This study looked at factors associated with the diagnostic accuracy of robotic bronchoscopy. #ATS2022
This study looked at shape-sensing robotic-assisted bronchoscopy in the diagnosis of pulmonary parenchymal lesions. #ATS2022
When you put these studies together you see that localization doesn’t always equal yield. #ATS2022
This RCT evaluated HFNC vs NC during pediatric bronchoscopy. HFNC had less hypoxia but no change in clinical outcomes. #ATS2022
This study looked at the value of dyspnea and spirometry in detecting relapse of benign tracheal stenosis. The peak flow was highly correlated with the degree of stenosis in patients with relapse. #ATS2022
This study looked at exposure to workplace trauma and risk of PTSD in interns. Over half of them experienced trauma and 1 in 10 screened positive for PTSD by the end of the year. #ATS2022
My last session for #ATS2022 day 3 is “Priorities from a Joint-Society ATS Policy Statement on Palliative Care in Serious Respiratory Illness”!
First we have Dr. Donald Sullivan with “Fundamental Principles of Palliative Care in Respiratory Disease and Highlights from the Policy Statement.” #ATS2022
Unfortunately, “going with your gut” does not perform well in predicting mortality. However, this is associated with more goals of care conversations. #ATS2022
What we really need to takeaway is that we need to shift palliative care conversations and interventions to earlier in the disease. #ATS2022
If any of these levels change and cross the threshold it should trigger a conversation. #ATS2022
First up for tweetucation today at #ATS2022 is “Communicating Prognosis to Critically Ill Patients and Their Families: Challenges and Recommended Strategies Which Consider Culture and Preferences.” Im super pumped for this one! #CommunicationMatters #MedEd
First up is @UABPulmonary’s very own @anandiyermd (who I ADORE) with “Prognosticating in Serious Respiratory Illness: Assessing Risk Amidst the Unknown”! #ATS2022