Asynchronies during respiratory support

Abstract

Asynchronies (desynchronies, dyssynchrony) is a disturbance of the harmonious interaction between the patient’s respiratory system and а ventilator. Asynchronies occur as a result of various reasons and with any form of respiratory support (non-invasive, assisted or fully controlled mechanical ventilation). Asynchrony is a significant cause of biomechanics and gas exchange disorders in the development of both self-injury and ventilator-induced lung injury, an increase of the respiratory support duration and mortality in patients with respiratory failure. Understanding the mechanisms of the asynchrony pathogenesis and assessment of the patient’s respiratory system condition make it possible to timely identify and resolve disturbance of the patient-ventilator interactions. The article presents a classification, the main causes of development, diagnostic and correction methods of different variants of desynchronies in patients with respiratory disorders during of respiratory support.