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Contrast media inhibit exogenous surfactant therapy in rats with acute respiratory distress syndrome
Author(s) -
Kesecioglu Jozef,
Haitsma Jack J.,
Schultz Marcus J.,
Heeten Gerard J.,
Lachmann Burkhard
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
clinical physiology and functional imaging
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.608
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1475-097X
pISSN - 1475-0961
DOI - 10.1111/j.1475-097x.2006.00659.x
Subject(s) - pulmonary surfactant , ards , medicine , saline , surfactant therapy , lung , respiratory distress , oxygenation , anesthesia , chemistry , biochemistry , pregnancy , biology , genetics , gestational age
Summary Aim: To test the effects of various contrast media on the pulmonary surfactant system. Material and methods: In a rat model of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) induced by lung lavage, the effects of surfactant suspended in saline were compared with surfactant suspended in the contrast media Visipaque ® , Gastrografin ® , Omnipaque ® , Telebrix M ® , Telebrix ® and Hexabrix ® , to establish their influence on oxygenation and lung mechanics. Results: After the induction of ARDS, surfactant instillation improved oxygenation, total lung capacity (TLC 35 ), volume at 5 cm H 2 O end‐expiration ( V 5 ) and Gruenwald index. The effects of Visipaque ® and Gastrografin ® were comparable with those of surfactant alone from 90 min onwards and at 120 min, respectively. Surfactant suspended in the other contrast media resulted in significantly lower values in the above‐mentioned parameters. Surface tension was lowest in surfactant suspended in saline alone. Surfactant suspended in Visipaque ® and Gastrografin ® had lower surface tension compared with surfactant suspended in the other contrast media. Conclusion: The ionic and non‐ionic contrast media used in this study, cause an impairment of the physico‐chemical behaviour of exogenous surfactant. Therefore, these contrast media cannot be regarded as safe in case of accidental exposure.