What therapy approach can help resolve increased work of breathing during mechanical ventilation?

Switching to assist control mode is a beneficial approach to help resolve increased work of breathing during mechanical ventilation. This mode provides ventilatory support by delivering a preset volume or pressure with each initiated breath from the patient, ensuring that if the patient attempts to breathe on their own, assistance is provided seamlessly. This can decrease the patient's work of breathing by reducing the effort required to trigger a breath and maintain adequate ventilation, thus improving overall respiratory function.

In contrast, sedation may help in some cases but can also lead to respiratory depression, which is not desirable during mechanical ventilation. Non-invasive ventilation can be beneficial for certain conditions but may not effectively assist a patient who is already on invasive mechanical ventilation. Increasing oxygen levels might not directly address the underlying issue of increased work of breathing; it primarily focuses on oxygen delivery rather than reducing the effort required for respiration.