Effect of combined sedation using multiple drugs on inflammatory cytokines in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome

Authors

  • Xiangbi Nie Emergency Department, Jiangxi Provincial People’s Hospital, Nanchang, China
  • Liqiong Lou Disinfection Supply Division, Jiangxi Provincial People’s Hospital, Nanchang, China
  • Hui Xu Emergency Department, Jiangxi Provincial People’s Hospital, Nanchang, China
  • Wei Xiong Emergency Department, Jiangxi Provincial People’s Hospital, Nanchang, China
  • Zenggeng Wang Emergency Department, Jiangxi Provincial People’s Hospital, Nanchang, China https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6435-9149

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/s2175-97902023e21461

Keywords:

Acute respiratory distress syndrome; Combined sedation; Propofol; Midazolam; Dexmedetomidine; Cytokines

Abstract

The innate immune response plays an important role in the pathophysiology of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS); however, no drug has been proven to be beneficial in the management of ARDS. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effects of using combined sedatives on systemic inflammatory responses in patients with ARDS. A total of 90 patients with ARDS and an intubation time of > 120 h were randomly divided into the propofol group (group P), midazolam group (group M), and combined sedation group (group U). Patients in groups P and M were sedated with propofol and midazolam, respectively, whereas patients in group U were sedated with a combination of propofol, midazolam, and dexmedetomidine. The dosage of sedatives and vasoactive drugs, duration of mechanical ventilation, and incidence of sedative adverse reactions were documented. The dosage of sedatives and vasoactive drugs, as well as the incidence of sedative adverse reactions in group U, was significantly lower than those in groups P and M. Similarly, the duration of mechanical ventilation in group U was significantly shorter than that in groups P and M. Hence, inducing sedation through a combination of multiple drugs can significantly reduce their adverse effects, improve their sedative effect, inhibit systemic inflammatory responses, and improve oxygenation in patients with ARDS.

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2023-04-28

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Effect of combined sedation using multiple drugs on inflammatory cytokines in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome. (2023). Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 59, e21461. https://doi.org/10.1590/s2175-97902023e21461