Trajectory-based analysis of early mechanical ventilation PEEP levels and physiological parameter trajectories in ARDS patients and their association with the occurrence of gastrointestinal injury events

Abstract Background Mechanical ventilation is crucial in the treatment of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), but is associated with complications, including gastrointestinal injury (GI). This study investigates the association between early mechanical ventilation parameter trajectories and...

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Main Authors: Shi-Tao Huang, Kai-Hua Yu, Xiong-Bin Ma, Yi-Bo Sun, Zhong-Ya Huang, Di Chen, Hong-Lei Li, Li-Ping Liu
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author Shi-Tao Huang
Kai-Hua Yu
Xiong-Bin Ma
Yi-Bo Sun
Zhong-Ya Huang
Di Chen
Hong-Lei Li
Li-Ping Liu
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Kai-Hua Yu
Xiong-Bin Ma
Yi-Bo Sun
Zhong-Ya Huang
Di Chen
Hong-Lei Li
Li-Ping Liu
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description Abstract Background Mechanical ventilation is crucial in the treatment of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), but is associated with complications, including gastrointestinal injury (GI). This study investigates the association between early mechanical ventilation parameter trajectories and the occurrence of GI events in ARDS patients. Methods A retrospective cohort study using the MIMIC-IV database employed group-based trajectory modeling (GBTM) to identify trajectory patterns during early mechanical ventilation in ARDS patients. Kaplan–Meier analysis estimated GI events incidence across trajectory groups, and Cox regression models assessed independent risk associations, adjusting for clinical confounders. We evaluated and compared the model in order to enhance its robustness. Results A total of 1,344 ARDS patients were included, with four trajectory groups identified. Patients in Group 1 (low PEEP, moderate VT, lower frequency spontaneous breathing) exhibited the highest GI risk, while Group 2 (high PEEP, low tidal volume, controlled spontaneous breathing) had the lowest risk (HR: 0.606, 95% CI: 0.418–0.879, P = 0.008). Kaplan–Meier curves revealed a consistent pattern with Group 1 showing the highest cumulative incidence of GI events. Aspirin use, heparin therapy, renal replacement therapy, and APACHE II score were identified as independent factors for GI events. Subgroup analysis did not show intergroup differences. Sensitivity analyses confirmed model robustness. Conclusions Ventilation parameter trajectories are associated with GI injury risk in ARDS patients. Strategies optimizing PEEP levels and spontaneous breathing may mitigate this risk, supporting the need for individualized ventilation approaches.
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spelling doaj-art-af66b57ec0da4357af2a071268a7dd412025-08-20T03:04:12ZengBMCBMC Pulmonary Medicine1471-24662025-08-0125111610.1186/s12890-025-03856-xTrajectory-based analysis of early mechanical ventilation PEEP levels and physiological parameter trajectories in ARDS patients and their association with the occurrence of gastrointestinal injury eventsShi-Tao Huang0Kai-Hua Yu1Xiong-Bin Ma2Yi-Bo Sun3Zhong-Ya Huang4Di Chen5Hong-Lei Li6Li-Ping Liu7The First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou UniversityThe First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou UniversityThe First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou UniversityThe First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou UniversityThe First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou UniversityThe First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou UniversityThe First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou UniversityDepartment of Emergency Critical Care Medicine, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, The First Clinical Medical School of Lanzhou UniversityAbstract Background Mechanical ventilation is crucial in the treatment of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), but is associated with complications, including gastrointestinal injury (GI). This study investigates the association between early mechanical ventilation parameter trajectories and the occurrence of GI events in ARDS patients. Methods A retrospective cohort study using the MIMIC-IV database employed group-based trajectory modeling (GBTM) to identify trajectory patterns during early mechanical ventilation in ARDS patients. Kaplan–Meier analysis estimated GI events incidence across trajectory groups, and Cox regression models assessed independent risk associations, adjusting for clinical confounders. We evaluated and compared the model in order to enhance its robustness. Results A total of 1,344 ARDS patients were included, with four trajectory groups identified. Patients in Group 1 (low PEEP, moderate VT, lower frequency spontaneous breathing) exhibited the highest GI risk, while Group 2 (high PEEP, low tidal volume, controlled spontaneous breathing) had the lowest risk (HR: 0.606, 95% CI: 0.418–0.879, P = 0.008). Kaplan–Meier curves revealed a consistent pattern with Group 1 showing the highest cumulative incidence of GI events. Aspirin use, heparin therapy, renal replacement therapy, and APACHE II score were identified as independent factors for GI events. Subgroup analysis did not show intergroup differences. Sensitivity analyses confirmed model robustness. Conclusions Ventilation parameter trajectories are associated with GI injury risk in ARDS patients. Strategies optimizing PEEP levels and spontaneous breathing may mitigate this risk, supporting the need for individualized ventilation approaches.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-025-03856-xARDSMechanical ventilationPEEPGastrointestinal injuryMIMICIV DatabaseGroup-based trajectory modeling
spellingShingle Shi-Tao Huang
Kai-Hua Yu
Xiong-Bin Ma
Yi-Bo Sun
Zhong-Ya Huang
Di Chen
Hong-Lei Li
Li-Ping Liu
Trajectory-based analysis of early mechanical ventilation PEEP levels and physiological parameter trajectories in ARDS patients and their association with the occurrence of gastrointestinal injury events
BMC Pulmonary Medicine
ARDS
Mechanical ventilation
PEEP
Gastrointestinal injury
MIMICIV Database
Group-based trajectory modeling
title Trajectory-based analysis of early mechanical ventilation PEEP levels and physiological parameter trajectories in ARDS patients and their association with the occurrence of gastrointestinal injury events
title_full Trajectory-based analysis of early mechanical ventilation PEEP levels and physiological parameter trajectories in ARDS patients and their association with the occurrence of gastrointestinal injury events
title_fullStr Trajectory-based analysis of early mechanical ventilation PEEP levels and physiological parameter trajectories in ARDS patients and their association with the occurrence of gastrointestinal injury events
title_full_unstemmed Trajectory-based analysis of early mechanical ventilation PEEP levels and physiological parameter trajectories in ARDS patients and their association with the occurrence of gastrointestinal injury events
title_short Trajectory-based analysis of early mechanical ventilation PEEP levels and physiological parameter trajectories in ARDS patients and their association with the occurrence of gastrointestinal injury events
title_sort trajectory based analysis of early mechanical ventilation peep levels and physiological parameter trajectories in ards patients and their association with the occurrence of gastrointestinal injury events
topic ARDS
Mechanical ventilation
PEEP
Gastrointestinal injury
MIMICIV Database
Group-based trajectory modeling
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-025-03856-x
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