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 ...

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 ...

Background The increasing number of patients treated by long-term non-invasive ventilation (NIV) challenges the capacity of ...

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 ...