TABLE 4.
Respiratory and Metabolic Real-Time Variables Monitored on Early Mobilization of Mechanically Ventilated Adult Patientsa
| Variables | To Assess Safety | To Assess Physiologic Response | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| N = 13, n (%) | N = 21, n (%) | N = 34, n (%) | |
| Respiratory rate | 9 (69) | 17 (81) | 26 (77) |
| Pulse oximetry saturation | 10 (77) | 12 (57) | 22 (65) |
| O2 consumption | 9 (43) | 9 (27) | |
| Co2 production | 8 (38) | 8 (24) | |
| Tidal volume | 8 (38) | 8 (24) | |
| Energy expenditure | 5 (24) | 5 (15) | |
| Minute ventilation | 4 (19) | 4 (12) | |
| Respiratory exchange ratiob | 3 (14) | 3 (9) | |
| Asynchrony index | 2 (16) | 1 (5) | 3 (9) |
| Rapid shallow breathing index | 1 (8) | 1 (5) | 2 (6) |
| Inspiratory time | 1 (5) | 1 (3) | |
| Expiratory time | 1 (5) | 1 (3) | |
| Peak inspiratory pressure | 1 (5) | 1 (3) | |
| End-tidal Co2 | 1 (5) | 1 (3) | |
| Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation blood flow | 1 (8) | 1 (3) | |
| Oxyhemoglobin (NIRS) | 1 (5) | 1 (3) | |
| Deoxyhemoglobin (NIRS) | 1 (5) | 1 (3) | |
| Tissue O2 saturation (NIRS) | 1 (5) | 1 (3) |
NIRS = near infrared spectroscopy.
aEach of the 34 documents reported one or more variables.
bAlso reported as respiratory quotient.