Trigger delay or inspiratory time delay is when there is a lag between the patient effort (pressure or flow deviation) and the rise of inspiratory flow.
A common cause of trigger delay is the result of a decreased respiratory drive, which can be present during:
- Sleep.
- Sedation.
- High levels of assisted ventilation.
- Hypocapnea.
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