Practice of Mechanical Ventilation in the Intensive Care Unit of the Reference Hospital in Maradi

  • Maikassoua Mamane Faculty of Health Sciences, Dan Dicko Dankoulodo University of Maradi Referral Hospital of Maradi, Niger
  • Alassane M. Bachir Faculty of Health Sciences, Dan Dicko Dankoulodo University of Maradi
  • Hassane M. Laoul Faculty of Health Sciences, Andre Salifou University of Zinder
  • Hamissou S. Nourya Referral Hospital of Maradi, Niger
  • Magagi Amadou Faculty of Health Sciences, Andre Salifou University of Zinder
  • James D. Lasaye Faculty of Health Sciences, Abdou Moumouni University of Niamey Referral Hospital of Maradi, Niger
  • Chaibou M. Sani Faculty of Health Sciences, Abdou Moumouni University of Niamey
  • Boukari M. Baoua Faculty of Health Sciences, Abdou Moumouni University of Niamey
Keywords: Mechanical ventilation, Resuscitation, Disorders of consciousness, Ventilator-associated pneumonia, HRM, Niger

Abstract

Introduction: Mechanical ventilation is a technique that assists or replaces breathing using a device called a ventilator or artificial respirator. The aim of this study was to evaluate the practice of mechanical ventilation in the intensive care unit of the Maradi referral hospital.

Methodology: This was a descriptive, cross-sectional, retrospective study covering a three-year period from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2024, conducted in the intensive care unit of Maradi Referral Hospital, focusing on patients who underwent mechanical ventilation.

Results: During the study period, 133 patients out of a total of 489 were recorded with a VM frequency of 27.19%. The average age was 40.79±19.25 years (range 4 to 87 years) with a sex ratio of 3.29 in favor of males. Invasive ventilation was more commonly used (99%) than NIV, with the main indications being disorders of consciousness (47.4%), followed by respiratory distress (29.3%). Volumetric mode was used more than barometric mode (84% vs. 16%). Sedation-analgesia was necessary in 98% of patients and consisted mainly of midazolam and fentanyl. The average duration of ventilation was 6±5.3 days. PAVMs were the main complications associated with mechanical ventilation (89.5%). The mortality rate was 77%.

Conclusion: Mechanical ventilation is increasingly common in our department, with a high mortality rate. It is mainly indicated for severe head injuries.

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2026-02-10
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Mamane, M., Bachir, A. M., Laoul, H. M., Nourya, H. S., Amadou, M., Lasaye, J. D., Sani, C. M., & Baoua, B. M. (2026). Practice of Mechanical Ventilation in the Intensive Care Unit of the Reference Hospital in Maradi. European Scientific Journal, ESJ, 50, 98. Retrieved from https://eujournal.org/index.php/esj/article/view/20630
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