The Findings of Pulmonary Function Test in Patients with Inhalation Injury

흡입화상 환자에서의 폐기능검사 소견

  • Kim, Jong Yeop (Departments of Internal Medicine, Hallym University College of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Cheol Hong (Departments of Internal Medicine, Hallym University College of Medicine) ;
  • Shin, Hyun Won (Departments of Internal Medicine, Hallym University College of Medicine) ;
  • Chae, Young Je (Departments of Internal Medicine, Hallym University College of Medicine) ;
  • Choi, Chul Young (Departments of Internal Medicine, Hallym University College of Medicine) ;
  • Shin, Tae Rim (Departments of Internal Medicine, Hallym University College of Medicine) ;
  • Park, Yong Bum (Departments of Internal Medicine, Hallym University College of Medicine) ;
  • Lee, Jae Young (Departments of Internal Medicine, Hallym University College of Medicine) ;
  • Bahn, Joon-Woo (Departments of Internal Medicine, Hallym University College of Medicine) ;
  • Park, Sang Myeon (Departments of Internal Medicine, Hallym University College of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Dong-Gyu (Departments of Internal Medicine, Hallym University College of Medicine) ;
  • Lee, Myung Goo (Departments of Internal Medicine, Hallym University College of Medicine) ;
  • Hyun, In-Gyu (Departments of Internal Medicine, Hallym University College of Medicine) ;
  • Jung, Ki-Suck (Departments of Internal Medicine, Hallym University College of Medicine)
  • 김종엽 (한림대학교 의과대학 내과학교실) ;
  • 김철홍 (한림대학교 의과대학 내과학교실) ;
  • 신현원 (한림대학교 의과대학 내과학교실) ;
  • 채영제 (한림대학교 의과대학 내과학교실) ;
  • 최철영 (한림대학교 의과대학 내과학교실) ;
  • 신태림 (한림대학교 의과대학 내과학교실) ;
  • 박용범 (한림대학교 의과대학 내과학교실) ;
  • 이재영 (한림대학교 의과대학 내과학교실) ;
  • 반준우 (한림대학교 의과대학 내과학교실) ;
  • 박상면 (한림대학교 의과대학 내과학교실) ;
  • 김동규 (한림대학교 의과대학 내과학교실) ;
  • 이명구 (한림대학교 의과대학 내과학교실) ;
  • 현인규 (한림대학교 의과대학 내과학교실) ;
  • 정기석 (한림대학교 의과대학 내과학교실)
  • Received : 2006.02.14
  • Accepted : 2006.06.05
  • Published : 2006.06.30

Abstract

Background: The changes in the pulmonary function observed in burn patients with an inhalation injury are probably the result of a combination of airway inflammation, chest wall and muscular abnormalities, and scar formation. In addition, it appears that prolonged ventilatory support and an episode of pneumonia contribute to the findings. This study investigated the changes in the pulmonary function in patients with inhalation injury at the early and late post-burn periods. Methods: From August 1, 2002, to August 30, 2005, surviving burn patients who had an inhalation injury were enrolled prospectively. An inhalation injury was identified by bronchoscopy within 48hours after admission. Spirometry was performed at the early phase during admission and the recovery phase after discharge, and the changes in the pulmonary function were compared. Results: 37 patients (M=28, F=9) with a total burn surface area (% TBSA), ranging from 0 to 18%, were included. The initial $PaO_2/$FiO_2$ratio and COHb were $286.4{\pm}129.6mmHg$ and $7.8{\pm}6.6%$. Nine cases (24.3%) underwent endotracheal intubation and 3 cases (8.1%) underwent mechanical ventilation. The initial X-ray findings revealed abnormalities in, 18 cases (48.6%) with 15 (83.3%) of these being completely resolved. However, 3 (16.7%) of these had residual sequela. The initial pulmonary function test, showed an obstructive pattern in 9 (24.3%) with 4 (44.4%) of these showing a positive bronchodilator response, A restrictive pattern was also observed in 9 (24.3%) patients. A lower DLco was observed in only 4 (17.4%) patients of which 23 had undergone DLco. In the follow-up study, an obstructive and restrictive pattern was observed in only one (2.7%) case each. All the decreased DLco returned to mormal. Conclusions: Most surviving burn patients with an inhalation injury but with a small burn size showed initial derangements in the pulmonary function test that was restored to a normal lung function during the follow up period.

연구배경 : 흡입화상은 폐렴, 호흡부전 등의 폐합병증으로 인해 이환율 및 사망률 증가에 기인하는 것으로 알려져 있다. 화기 흡입에 의한 기도 손상이 폐기능에 영향을 줄 것으로 예상되나 이에 대한 연구는 빈약한 실정이다. 흡입화상으로 인한 폐기능 검사소견의 변화를 알아보고자 하였다. 방 법 : 2002년 8월부터 2005년 8월까지 기관지내시경검사에 의해 흡입 폐 손상이 확인된 환자들을 대상으로 급성기 및 회복기에 폐기능 검사를 시행하여 비교 및 분석하였다. 초기 폐기능 검사에서 FVC, FEV1, FEV25-75% 및 PEF의 정상 추정치는 흡입화상에 대한 내시경적 중증도와의 상관성을 알아보았다. 사망환자, 연기 흡입으로 뇌손상을 입은 환자 및 선행 만성 호흡기질환자는 제외하였다. 결 과 : 화상체표면적이 0-18%의 범위에 있는 총 37명(남 28, 여 9)의 환자를 대상으로 하였다. 내원 당시의 $PaO_2/FiO_2$ 비는 $286.4{\pm}129.6mmHg$, COHb은 $7.8{\pm}6.6%$ 였으며, 기관내 삽관은 9예(24.3%), 기계호흡은 3예(8.1%)에서 이루어졌다. 초기 방사선 소견에서 이상 소견을 보인 18예(48.6%) 중 15예(83.3%)는 정상화되었으나 3예(16.7%)는 잔흔을 남기고 치유되었다. 초기 폐기능 검사에서 19예(51.4%)가 정상 소견이었다. 폐쇄성 장애가 9예(24.3%) 있었으며 이 중 4예(44.4%)는 기관지 확장제에 양성반응을 보였다. 제한성 장애도 9예(24.3%) 관찰되었다. DLco를 시행한 23예 중 4예(17.4%)만이 감소된 소견을 보여 주었다. 추적 폐기능 검사에서 초기에 이상 폐기능 소견을 보인 대부분이 정상으로 회복되었으며, 폐쇄성 및 제한성 장애가 각각 1예(2.7%)씩 관찰되었다. DLco는 전부 정상화 되었다. 결 론 : 흡입화상 이후 생존한 환자를 대상으로 급성 호흡기 증상이 안정된 상태에서 시행한 초기 폐기능 검사상 정상, 폐쇄성 및 제한성 장애로 나타나 특이적인 환기장애 양상은 관찰되지 않았다. 또한 초기에 이상소견을 보여주었다 하더라도 추적검사에서 대부분 정상으로 회복되는 것을 관찰할 수 있었다. 그리고, 기관지확장제 양성을 보이는 일부 환자는 기관지 확장제 치료를 적극적으로 시도해 볼 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

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