Use of the high-flow helmet CPAP non-invasive ventilation device designed in Peru in patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome (COVID-19): A prospective multicenter study

José Luis Mantari, Diego Bonifacio, Fany Ponce Hinostroza, Roy Panduro, José Oliden, Lizbeth Mónica Cuba, José Luis Salazar, Jenny Tito, Jorge A. García, María R. Bendezú, Ricardo Pariona-Llanos, Priscilia Aguilar-Ramirez, Angel T. Alvarado

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Abstract

High-flow non-invasive ventilation (NIV) devices reduce the morbidity and mortality of COVID-19. The objective was to evaluate the use of the non-invasive ventilation device with high-flow helmet CPAP designed in Peru in patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome (COVID-19) hospitalized in the emergency services of five hospitals. Prospective multicenter and cross-sectional observational study from five hospitals from July to August 2020. 19 patients were recruited and divided into two groups (G-1 n = 10; G-2 n = 9) applying clinical and gasometric parameters as indicators of disease evolution upon hospital admission and within 24 hours. A progressive increase in these parameters was observed in those patients who used the NIV CPAP helmet within the first 24 hours. In G-01, improvement was evident in 90% (n = 9/10): PaO2 (range 48–137; average: 82.49 ± 8.07; p-value = 0.008), CO2 (25.2–51.0; 36.62 ± 2.62; p-value p = 0.327), and the PaO2/FiO2 coefficient (87–318; 191.5 ± 18.68). 10% of patients did not progress optimally, being subjected to endotracheal intubation and invasive mechanical ventilation. In G-02 the values were %SatO2 (range 92–98; 96 ± 0.76) and the SaO2/FiO2 coefficient (214–228; 223.2 ± 1.80), indicating significant improvement within 24 hours (p < 0.001). It is concluded that the use of the CPAP helmet non-invasive ventilation (NIV) device contributes to improving gasometric values and clinical condition. Being an alternative to recover typical cases of COVID-19 in all hospitals in Peru.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1-9
Number of pages9
JournalPharmacia
Volume71
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024

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Keywords

  • COVID-19
  • CPAP helmet
  • high-flow ventilation
  • respiratory failure
  • ventilatory support

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