Patient-Ventilator Asynchrony (Medical Definition) | Quick Explainer Video

What is Patient-Ventilator Asynchrony? This video covers the medical definition and provides a brief overview of this topic.
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➡️ Patient-Ventilator Asynchrony
Patient-ventilator asynchrony is characterized by inappropriate timing of a delivered breath between a patient and the mechanical ventilator. This increases work of breathing and makes it more difficult for the patient to breathe comfortably on the machine. In this case, due to intubation, the patient is unable to communicate which makes it challenging for Respiratory Therapists and medical professionals. Ventilator dyssynchrony is a similar term used to describe this interaction and can generally be used interchangeably with patient-ventilator asynchrony.

➡️ Adverse Effects
- Patient discomfort
- Increased work of breathing (WOB)
- Respiratory distress
- Increased anxiety
- Overdistension
- Ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI)
- Prolonged sedation
- Prolonged duration of mechanical ventilation
- Increased time in the ICU

➡️ Causes
- Ineffective triggering
- Incorrect ventilator mode
- Incorrect ventilator settings
-Inappropriate triggering
- Flow dyssynchrony
- Exhalation dyssynchrony
- Auto-PEEP
- Artificial airway problems
- Drug-induced problems
- Certain lung diseases

➡️ Management
The management of patient-ventilator asynchrony depends on the specific cause. Since inappropriate ventilator settings are typically involved, making proper adjustments appears to be the best treatment method. For example, the practitioner may need to adjust the flow, sensitivity, or inspiratory time. A different ventilator mode may be considered as well. Patient-ventilator asynchrony can occur in both assisted and controlled mechanically ventilated breaths. The less control the ventilator has on the patient’s respiratory pattern, the less likely they will experience asynchrony.

➡️ Ventilator Modes
Volume-controlled ventilation typically results in more cases of dyssynchrony because it controls volume, flow, and time. Modes such as Pressure Support Ventilation (PSV) typically result in the least amount of dyssynchrony cases. Proportional Assist Ventilation (PAV) and Neurally Adjusted Ventilatory Assist (NAVA) are two ventilator modes that are effective in avoiding patient-ventilator asynchrony. That is because they allow the patient to select the ventilatory pattern that is delivered. For this video, we just wanted to provide you with a brief overview of this topic. We'll be breaking it down in much more detail in a separate video.

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This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult with a physician with any questions that you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you watch in this video. We strive for 100% accuracy, but errors may occur, and medications, protocols, and treatment methods may change over time.

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⏰TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
0:22 - Patient-Ventilator Asynchrony
0:59 - Adverse Effects
1:26 - Causes
1:51 - Management
2:10 - Ventilator Modes

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