Patient-ventilator asynchrony refers to the mismatch between the respiratory demands of a patient and the cycling and support provided by a mechanical ventilator. This phenomenon encompasses a range ...

Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine and Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine; Medical Director, Adult Emergency Services, University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, ...

It is common for poor synchrony to occur in both invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation. It is a serious problem that may lead to increased patient discomfort, prolonged mechanical ...

Compared to ventilator care, nasal high flow therapy for seriously ill coronavirus patients has several benefits, including the ability to mobilize patients. Nasal high flow (NHF) therapy is a less ...