Enhanced glomerular thrombosis in pronated animals with ARDS

Abstract Background Prone positioning is part of the management of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and has been demonstrated to successfully improve the ventilation–perfusion match and reduce mortality in patients with severe respiratory failure. However, the effect of pronation on other...

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Main Authors: Silvia Marchesi, Elin Lundström, Elin Lindström, Jonas Ödmark, Mark Lubberink, Håkan Ahlström, Miklós Lipcsey
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40635-025-00747-7
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author Silvia Marchesi
Elin Lundström
Elin Lindström
Jonas Ödmark
Mark Lubberink
Håkan Ahlström
Miklós Lipcsey
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Elin Lindström
Jonas Ödmark
Mark Lubberink
Håkan Ahlström
Miklós Lipcsey
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description Abstract Background Prone positioning is part of the management of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and has been demonstrated to successfully improve the ventilation–perfusion match and reduce mortality in patients with severe respiratory failure. However, the effect of pronation on other organs than the lungs has not been widely studied. This study aimed to compare abdominal edema, perfusion and inflammation in supine and prone positioning in a porcine ARDS model. Methods Seventeen piglets were randomized into two groups: a supine group (n = 9) and a prone group (n = 8). Both groups received endotoxemic infusion and were observed for 6 h. Three animals per group underwent positron emission tomography–magnetic resonance imaging (PET–MRI) for imaging acquisition. Hemodynamic and respiratory parameters were recorded throughout the protocol. Inflammation was assessed by measuring cytokine concentrations in blood, ascites and the abdominal organs’ tissue. The edema in abdominal organs was assessed by wet–dry ratio and pathophysiological analysis of tissue samples and by MRI and PET measurements from volumes of interest (VOIs) delineated in abdominal organ in MRI and PET images. The abdominal organs’ perfusion was also assessed by MRI and PET measurements. Results The prone group had a faster CO2 washout and needed a lower positive end-expiratory pressure to maintain the desired oxygenation. In the prone group duodenal edema was lower (measured with wet–dry ratio) and renal perfusion, by both MRI and PET measurements, was lower than half compared to the supine group (MRI, perfusion fraction, f: supine group 0.13; prone group 0.03; p-value 0.002. PET Flow: supine group 1.7; prone group 0.4 ml/cm3/min; p-value 0.002). In addition, the histopathological samples of the kidneys showed a higher incidence and extent of glomerular thrombosis in the prone group. Conclusions In a porcine ARDS model, prone positioning was associated with enhanced glomerular thrombosis and low renal perfusion.
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spelling doaj-art-c2cd0d029a524ee89889e6dd06e5d8a22025-08-20T03:41:46ZengSpringerOpenIntensive Care Medicine Experimental2197-425X2025-03-0113111310.1186/s40635-025-00747-7Enhanced glomerular thrombosis in pronated animals with ARDSSilvia Marchesi0Elin Lundström1Elin Lindström2Jonas Ödmark3Mark Lubberink4Håkan Ahlström5Miklós Lipcsey6Hedenstierna Laboratory, Department of Surgical Science, Uppsala UniversityRadiology, Department of Surgical Science, Uppsala UniversityMolecular Imaging and Medical Physics, Department of Surgical Sciences, Uppsala UniversityHedenstierna Laboratory, Department of Surgical Science, Uppsala UniversityMolecular Imaging and Medical Physics, Department of Surgical Sciences, Uppsala UniversityRadiology, Department of Surgical Science, Uppsala UniversityHedenstierna Laboratory, Department of Surgical Science, Uppsala UniversityAbstract Background Prone positioning is part of the management of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and has been demonstrated to successfully improve the ventilation–perfusion match and reduce mortality in patients with severe respiratory failure. However, the effect of pronation on other organs than the lungs has not been widely studied. This study aimed to compare abdominal edema, perfusion and inflammation in supine and prone positioning in a porcine ARDS model. Methods Seventeen piglets were randomized into two groups: a supine group (n = 9) and a prone group (n = 8). Both groups received endotoxemic infusion and were observed for 6 h. Three animals per group underwent positron emission tomography–magnetic resonance imaging (PET–MRI) for imaging acquisition. Hemodynamic and respiratory parameters were recorded throughout the protocol. Inflammation was assessed by measuring cytokine concentrations in blood, ascites and the abdominal organs’ tissue. The edema in abdominal organs was assessed by wet–dry ratio and pathophysiological analysis of tissue samples and by MRI and PET measurements from volumes of interest (VOIs) delineated in abdominal organ in MRI and PET images. The abdominal organs’ perfusion was also assessed by MRI and PET measurements. Results The prone group had a faster CO2 washout and needed a lower positive end-expiratory pressure to maintain the desired oxygenation. In the prone group duodenal edema was lower (measured with wet–dry ratio) and renal perfusion, by both MRI and PET measurements, was lower than half compared to the supine group (MRI, perfusion fraction, f: supine group 0.13; prone group 0.03; p-value 0.002. PET Flow: supine group 1.7; prone group 0.4 ml/cm3/min; p-value 0.002). In addition, the histopathological samples of the kidneys showed a higher incidence and extent of glomerular thrombosis in the prone group. Conclusions In a porcine ARDS model, prone positioning was associated with enhanced glomerular thrombosis and low renal perfusion.https://doi.org/10.1186/s40635-025-00747-7Prone positionVentilationAcute respiratory distress syndromeAbdominal inflammationAbdominal perfusionAbdominal edema
spellingShingle Silvia Marchesi
Elin Lundström
Elin Lindström
Jonas Ödmark
Mark Lubberink
Håkan Ahlström
Miklós Lipcsey
Enhanced glomerular thrombosis in pronated animals with ARDS
Intensive Care Medicine Experimental
Prone position
Ventilation
Acute respiratory distress syndrome
Abdominal inflammation
Abdominal perfusion
Abdominal edema
title Enhanced glomerular thrombosis in pronated animals with ARDS
title_full Enhanced glomerular thrombosis in pronated animals with ARDS
title_fullStr Enhanced glomerular thrombosis in pronated animals with ARDS
title_full_unstemmed Enhanced glomerular thrombosis in pronated animals with ARDS
title_short Enhanced glomerular thrombosis in pronated animals with ARDS
title_sort enhanced glomerular thrombosis in pronated animals with ards
topic Prone position
Ventilation
Acute respiratory distress syndrome
Abdominal inflammation
Abdominal perfusion
Abdominal edema
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s40635-025-00747-7
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