Respiratory failure & ventilation
Dyspnea Among Mechanically Ventilated Patients: A Systematic Review
Authors' conclusion
In this systematic review, we found that dyspnea among mechanically ventilated patients is common and moderate to severe in its intensity.
Study context
- Population
- Communicative, mechanically ventilated critically ill adults
- Participants
- 1,169 participants · 21 observational studies · 3 RCTs
- Outcome
- Prevalence and severity of dyspnea
Pooled result
As reported in the abstract
Dyspnea prevalence
Mechanically ventilated
40.6%
475 events
Further pooled results
Long-term outcomes · 90 days
- Dyspnea associated with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at 90 days (single study)
Interventions to reduce dyspnea
- Mechanical threshold inspiratory muscle training, ventilation adjustments, supplemental HFNC, opioids, hyperoxemia, and nonpharmacologic interventions (music, fan therapy)
Original publication
Dyspnea Among Mechanically Ventilated Patients: A Systematic Review. Crit Care Med. Published 14 April 2025. doi:10.
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