Hemoglobin levels and weaning outcome of mechanical ventilation in difficult-to-wean patients: a retrospective cohort study

Yi-Chun Lai, Sheng-Yuan Ruan, Chun-Ta Huang, Ping-Hung Kuo, Chong-Jen Yu, Yi-Chun Lai, Sheng-Yuan Ruan, Chun-Ta Huang, Ping-Hung Kuo, Chong-Jen Yu

Abstract

Introduction: The effect of hemoglobin levels on the weaning outcomes of mechanically ventilated patients remains under debate, particularly for the patients with difficult weaning. This study aims to evaluate the effect of hemoglobin levels on weaning outcomes in difficult-to-wean patients.

Methods: This retrospective cohort study was conducted in a university-affiliated teaching hospital in Taiwan. Patients who fulfilled the criteria of difficult weaning were enrolled. Medical records were reviewed to obtain data on hemograms, biochemistry tests, transfusion records, comorbidities and weaning outcome. The association between hemoglobin levels and 30-day weaning outcomes was evaluated using a logistic regression model.

Results: A total of 751 patients received mechanical ventilation during the study period, 138 of whom fulfilled the criteria of difficult weaning. Compared with the patients whose hemoglobin was <8 g/dL, those with higher hemoglobin levels were more likely to be successfully weaned (odds ratio [OR], 3.69; 95% CI, 1.22-11.15 for hemoglobin 8-10 g/dL and OR, 4.16, 95% CI, 1.30-13.29 for hemoglobin >10 g/dL). Multivariate analysis showed that the odds ratio for weaning success remained significant for hemoglobin levels of 8-10 g/dL (adjusted OR, 3.3; 95% CI, 1.07-10.15) with borderline significance for hemoglobin level > 10 g/dL (adjusted OR, 2.95, 95% CI, 0.88-9.96).

Conclusions: Hemoglobin level is independently associated with weaning outcome in difficult-to-wean patients. Further studies are needed to evaluate whether a restrictive transfusion trigger for acute critical illness is also appropriate for such patients.

Conflict of interest statement

Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

Figures

Figure 1. Study flow.
Figure 1. Study flow.
Figure 2. Probability of weaning success in…
Figure 2. Probability of weaning success in patients with different hemoglobin levels (P = 0.06 by the log-rank test).

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