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SpecialtyEmergency Medicine
TreatmentCardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Agonal respiration, gasping respiration, or agonal breathing is a distinct and abnormal pattern of breathing and brainstem reflex characterized by gasping labored breathing and is accompanied by strange vocalizations and myoclonus. Possible causes include cerebral ischemia, hypoxia (inadequate oxygen supply to tissue), or anoxia (total oxygen depletion). Agonal breathing is a severe medical sign requiring immediate medical attention, as the condition generally progresses to complete apnea and preludes death. The duration of agonal respiration can range from two breaths to several hours of labored breathing.[1]

The term is sometimes inaccurately used to refer to labored, gasping breathing patterns accompanying organ failure, systemic inflammatory response syndrome, septic shock, and metabolic acidosis.

End-of-life inability to tolerate secretions, known as the death rattle, is a different phenomenon.[2][3]

Etymology

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Agonal stems from the word agony, which denotes a struggle. As such, the word agonal is used exclusively in medicine to denote the physiologic dynamics of a person just prior to or at the time of death.[4]

Epidemiology

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Agonal respiration occurs in 40% of cardiac arrests experienced outside a hospital environment. Patients with cardiac arrests due to problems with the heart were more likely to experience agonal respirations compared to cardiac arrests from a different cause. Patients with agonal respirations due to cardiac arrest are more likely to be discharged home from a hospital alive compared to those who do not experience agonal respirations during cardiac arrest.[5]

Etiology

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Agonal respirations are commonly seen in cases of cardiogenic shock (decreased organ perfusion due to heart failure) or cardiac arrest (failure of heartbeat), where agonal respirations may persist for several minutes after cessation of heartbeat.[1][6][5] In an unresponsive, pulseless patient in cardiac arrest, agonal respirations are not effective breaths and are signs of cardiovascular and respiratory system failure.

Physiology

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Medulla oblongata- site of the respiratory center

Breathing is controlled via the respiratory center within the medulla oblongata, which sits at the lowest point of the brainstem. Therefore, agonal breathing confirms brainstem activity, a promising sign.[7] Additionally, it is speculated that the gasping of air is due to a reflex within the brain stem, likely due to low oxygen concentrations within the blood.[1] The respiration is insufficient for the continuation of life as the patient is now at a cardiovascular and respiratory system compromise.[8]

Clinical features

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Signs

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Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Agonal respirations are labored breathing and increased work of breathing that can be described as gasping and irregular in pattern. Often, the breathing coincides with high mortality conditions such as cardiac arrest and cardiogenic shock.

Management

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This breathing indicates an emergency and should initiate CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), including chest compressions, BLS (Basic Life Support), and a call to EMS (Emergency Medical Services).[8] Once the patient is in the care of healthcare professionals, the ACLS protocol may begin in order to achieve ROSC (return of spontaneous circulation), correct arrhythmias, and stabilize the patient.[9]

Prognosis

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The outlook for patients following cardiac arrest and cardiogenic shock relies upon factors such as the cause of the arrest, time without a pulse, response to and quality of CPR, and other health ailments of the patient.[10]

Preserving brainstem activity with agonal breathing correlates with better neurological outcomes for patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.[7] The presence of agonal respirations in these cases indicates a more favorable prognosis than in cases of cardiac arrest without agonal respirations.[5]

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Death rattle

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Various breathing abnormalities
Main article: Death rattle

Throughout the dying process, patients will lose the ability to tolerate their secretions, resulting in a sound often disturbing and emotionally distressing to visitors termed the death rattle.[2] However, the death rattle is a separate phenomenon from agonal respirations specifically related to the patient's inability to tolerate their secretions.

For patients in the process of dying, without desire for resuscitation efforts ( do not resuscitate & do not intubate), managing oral and bronchial secretions (to reduce the sound of the death rattle) with anti-cholinergic medications and decreased fluid hydration may be beneficial in lowering distress upon family and visitors and patient symptoms; however, it will not have an impact on patient outcomes.[2][3]

Kussmaul breathing

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Main article: Kussmaul breathing

Respirations characterized by tachypnea and deep breathing to compensate for metabolic acidosis, such as in DKA.[11][12] This pattern of breathing coincides with respiratory failure. Intubation and mechanical ventilation are necessary.[12]

Cheyne Stokes respirations

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Main article: Cheyne–Stokes respiration

A pattern of breathing during non-REM sleep is closely associated with left heart failure and characterized by intermittent periods of apnea and gradual increase and subsequent decrease in respiratory effort.[13][14] Patients will often have signs and symptoms of heart failure, such as difficulty breathing when lying flat and sleepiness during the daytime. Notably, this is not an end-of-life breathing pattern, and managing a patient's heart failure is first-line.[14]

Ataxic respirations

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Main article: Ataxic respiration

Also known as Biot's respirations, it is a form of breathing associated with neurological injury. It is characterized by irregular normal breathing patterns, apnea, and tachypnea.[15][16] Named after French physician Camille Biot, the breathing style differs from Cheyne Stokes in that the typical crescendo-decrescendo pattern is absent.[16] The frequency and authenticity of these respirations is debated, however with advancements in medicine, those who would experience these respirations would likely be on mechanical ventilation beforehand.

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Agonal respiration, also known as agonal breathing, is an abnormal and irregular pattern of breathing characterized by gasping, labored, and shallow breaths originating from lower neurons as a reflex response to severe oxygen deprivation in the . It typically manifests in life-threatening situations such as , where the heart stops effectively pumping blood, leading to anoxic injury and failure of normal respiratory control. This pattern is distinct from normal breathing and often includes irregular inspirations at a rate of 3-4 per minute, accompanied by , grunting, , gurgling, or moaning sounds. Commonly observed in 40% to 60% of out-of-hospital cases, agonal respiration serves as a critical reflex indicating that the is still viable but in dire distress, yet it is frequently misinterpreted by bystanders as normal , which can delay emergency response. Etiologies extend beyond to include , stroke, drug overdose, asphyxiation, and severe trauma or hemorrhage, all of which compromise cerebral oxygenation. Clinically, it signals impending cardiorespiratory collapse and requires immediate recognition as a , prompting initiation of (CPR) and to restore circulation and oxygenation. Studies show that patients exhibiting agonal breathing during who receive bystander CPR have significantly higher rates—up to 39% compared to 9% in those without gasping—highlighting the importance of continuous chest compressions even in the presence of these irregular breaths, as they facilitate blood return to the heart without the need for ventilations; recent guidelines affirm its association with better neurological outcomes.

Terminology

Etymology

The term "agonal respiration" derives from the Greek word agōn, meaning "struggle" or "contest," which underlies the English "agony" and conveys the desperate, labored associated with the final throes of life. The adjective "agonal," denoting something pertaining to agony or occurring at , first appeared in English in and entered medical contexts to describe irregular, gasping breaths in terminal states. The term has been used in medical literature to depict these dying breaths, often interchangeably with "agonal gasps" or "gasping respiration," which are noted in studies as brainstem reflexes during cardiac arrest. Recognition of agonal respiration as a sign of cardiac arrest rather than normal breathing is emphasized in modern CPR training to ensure prompt intervention by bystanders and emergency responders.

Definition

Agonal respiration is an abnormal breathing pattern originating from lower neurons, characterized by labored breaths, gasping, and often and grunting. It manifests as irregular, sporadic, and shallow ventilatory efforts that are triggered by severe hypoxia and anoxic brain injury. The key characteristics of agonal respiration include abrupt, transient inspirations and expirations, typically lasting from seconds to minutes, though they may persist for hours in some terminal cases. These gasps are often accompanied by sounds resembling or snorting and are inherently ineffective for sustaining oxygenation or circulation. In distinction from true respiration, agonal breathing is not a controlled or voluntary process but a reflexive response to critical oxygen deprivation, failing to provide adequate and signaling imminent life-threatening failure.

Epidemiology and Causes

Epidemiology

Agonal respiration occurs in 40% to 60% of out-of-hospital (OHCA) cases, with this prevalence drawn from assessments and observational studies conducted between 2010 and 2024. It is primarily associated with OHCA as the triggering event. Demographic patterns show agonal respiration is more common in adults over 50 years of age, where the mean age of OHCA patients exhibiting it aligns with overall trends at approximately 64 years, and it occurs at higher rates in males (about 64% of cases) due to their greater prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors such as . In contrast, it is rare in pediatric cases, appearing in only about 16% of pediatric OHCA incidents, typically those involving trauma rather than primary cardiac etiologies. Data from major registries, including the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines-Resuscitation database, reveal stable incidence rates of agonal respiration in OHCA from 2010 onward, with no significant shifts in prevalence despite ongoing efforts; however, recognition has improved since the 2020 updates to CPR training guidelines, which explicitly train bystanders and dispatchers to identify agonal patterns as indicative of rather than viable .

Etiology

Agonal respiration is most commonly triggered by , which accounts for the majority of cases and is often associated with as the initiating . In out-of-hospital s, agonal respirations occur in approximately 40% to 55% of instances, serving as an early sign of the condition. This acute event rapidly deprives the of oxygen, leading to the characteristic gasping pattern as a reflexive response. Severe hypoxia from other acute insults, such as ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke, traumatic brain injury, or drug overdose—particularly opioids—can also precipitate agonal respiration by similarly compromising cerebral oxygenation. In stroke, reduced blood flow to the brain triggers the pattern, while traumatic brain injuries disrupt normal respiratory control through direct damage or secondary anoxia. Drug overdoses induce respiratory depression, resulting in profound hypoxia that mimics the effects of cardiac arrest. Secondary triggers encompass terminal illnesses, including advanced cancer and , where progressive organ dysfunction culminates in terminal hypoxia. In advanced cancer, agonal respiration often emerges in the final stages as a sign of impending death due to multi-organ failure. Respiratory failure from conditions like exacerbates hypoxia, leading to the same reflexive gasps. The pathogenic sequence typically begins with an acute event like , which halts effective and causes immediate cerebral ischemia, thereby involving the in generating the irregular, gasping respirations characteristic of agonal breathing. This progression underscores the pattern's role as a harbinger of critical across these etiologies.

Pathophysiology

Physiology

Agonal respiration originates from the reflexive activation of neurons in the lower , particularly the , as higher cortical centers succumb to progressive . This primitive respiratory pattern emerges when oxygen deprivation impairs the integrative functions of upper brain regions, allowing medullary respiratory groups to dominate without modulation from voluntary or rhythmic control centers. The sequence of events begins with systemic hypoxia, often triggered by conditions such as , which reduces oxygen delivery to the and leads to the loss of higher cortical inhibition over reflexes. As hypoxia intensifies, the respiratory rhythm deteriorates from normal to disorganized gasping, mediated by abrupt bursts of activity in the and other medullary networks. These gasps are generated through intense stimulation of the , which innervates the diaphragm and drives forceful, albeit ineffective, inspiratory efforts aimed at autoresuscitation. Much of the mechanistic understanding derives from animal models. Associated features of agonal respiration include its highly irregular , characterized by sporadic, deep inhalations interspersed with prolonged apneic pauses, to the failing of medullary respiratory centers under hypoxic stress. This irregularity reflects the brainstem's desperate, unrefined attempts to restore oxygenation, often resulting in labored and ineffective ventilation that does not sustain adequate .

Clinical Presentation

Signs and Symptoms

Agonal respiration is characterized by irregular, gasping, and labored breaths that are ineffective for oxygenation and often produce distinctive sounds such as snoring, gurgling, moaning, snorting, or rattling. These audible signs arise as a brainstem reflex in response to severe hypoxia, typically in the context of or anoxic brain injury. Visually, patients may exhibit due to inadequate oxygen delivery, along with an irregular or absent pulse reflecting underlying cardiovascular collapse. Accompanying symptoms often include profound unresponsiveness or immediately preceding the onset, as the patient transitions from altered to this terminal . Myoclonic jerks, manifesting as sudden, involuntary muscle twitches synchronized with the irregular breaths, may also occur, further indicating neurological distress. The features unpredictable pauses between breaths, sometimes lasting up to 30 seconds, contributing to its erratic nature. Typically, agonal respiration persists for 1-5 minutes before progressing to complete apnea, though duration can vary based on the severity of the underlying cause, such as the extent of cerebral ischemia.

Diagnosis

Agonal respiration is diagnosed through clinical assessment in emergency settings, guided by the ABC (airway, breathing, circulation) evaluation outlined in (ACLS) protocols. Providers quickly check for responsiveness and effective breathing; the presence of irregular, labored gasping—often mistaken for adequate respiration—indicates the need to proceed to circulatory support and CPR without further delay. Initial diagnosis does not require advanced imaging, as it depends on immediate observation of these ineffective respiratory efforts during cardiac or respiratory arrest scenarios. Monitoring tools aid in confirming the diagnosis and assessing severity. typically shows progressive desaturation, reflecting poor oxygenation from the inefficient gasping pattern. detects irregular end-tidal CO2 waveforms, providing real-time evidence of ventilation failure, especially during when agonal gasps may intermittently produce detectable CO2 traces. A significant challenge in diagnosing agonal respiration is its frequent misrecognition by lay rescuers as normal breathing, which can lead to lower rates of bystander CPR initiation (54% when agonal breathing is described compared to 83% for apnea). Recent research as of 2025 has explored dispatcher recognition using caller-reported breathing patterns to better identify out-of-hospital despite agonal respirations, and confirmed that agonal breathing upon hospital arrival is associated with improved neurological outcomes. A 2023 pilot study investigated video analysis for remote identification, demonstrating improved recognition rates even with low-resolution or low-frame-rate footage under limited network conditions.

Management and Prognosis

Management

Upon recognition of agonal respiration in an unresponsive patient, emergency responders must immediately initiate high-quality (CPR), prioritizing chest compressions at a rate of 100-120 per minute with full recoil and minimal interruptions. Lay bystanders, who often misinterpret agonal gasps as normal breathing, should perform hands-only CPR if untrained in rescue breaths, as these irregular respirations indicate and do not provide adequate ventilation. The 2025 (AHA) guidelines emphasize educating bystanders to identify agonal breathing promptly to avoid delays in intervention, noting its presence in up to 60% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests. In advanced care settings, such as during confirmed cardiac arrest, defibrillation should be performed as soon as possible for shockable rhythms like ventricular fibrillation using an automated external defibrillator (AED) or manual device, typically at 200 J biphasic energy. Supplemental oxygen is administered via bag-valve-mask or advanced airway to target SpO2 of 94% or higher, avoiding hyperoxia, while continuing CPR cycles of 30 compressions to 2 breaths if trained providers are present. If opioid overdose is suspected as the underlying cause, naloxone should be given immediately—intranasally or intramuscularly at 0.4-2 mg for adults—followed by monitoring for return of normal breathing; rescue breathing or CPR continues if respirations remain inadequate after 2-3 minutes. Airway maneuvers, such as intubation, are deferred initially if gasping persists to avoid disrupting residual respiratory efforts. In where agonal respiration signals imminent death, management shifts to palliative comfort measures aligned with goals, such as positioning to ease dyspnea, use of a fan for sensation, and low-dose opioids like (2-5 mg subcutaneously) or benzodiazepines to alleviate distress without prolonging suffering. Aggressive interventions like CPR are withheld if do-not-resuscitate orders exist, prioritizing ethical principles of beneficence and nonmaleficence to prevent harm.

Prognosis

Agonal respiration in the context of serves as a positive prognostic indicator, particularly when accompanied by timely (CPR). Studies have shown that patients exhibiting agonal breathing during out-of-hospital (OHCA) experience significantly higher s compared to those without it. For instance, previous research indicates that agonal breathing is associated with approximately 3.5 times higher survival to discharge. More recent multicenter prospective data from 2024 confirm this trend, reporting a 1-month of 2.8% in patients with agonal upon arrival versus 1.7% in those without, after adjusting for confounders ( 1.11%, 95% CI 0.60–1.63). When bystander or (EMS) CPR is initiated promptly, these survival benefits are amplified, as agonal respirations correlate with a higher likelihood of (), observed in 39.4% of such cases compared to 19.4% without ( 20.01%, 95% CI 10.49–29.53). The presence of agonal respiration also suggests preserved function, which contributes to improved neurological outcomes. This abnormal breathing pattern reflects residual medullary activity, offering a window for intervention before complete cerebral anoxia. In the 2024 study, favorable neurological outcomes (Cerebral Performance Category 1–2) at 1 month were achieved in 1.1% of patients with agonal versus 0.6% without ( 0.55%, 95% CI 0.23–0.87). Post-2020 research reinforces this positive prognostic value, emphasizing agonal respiration as a marker of potential reversibility in otherwise dire scenarios. In cases involving extracorporeal CPR (ECPR) for OHCA, agonal respiration further enhances . A analysis of 166 patients treated with ECPR found that 52.6% of those with gasping (a form of agonal respiration) during EMS transport achieved favorable neurological outcomes, compared to only 10.9% without (adjusted 9.94, 95% CI 5.49–18.00). This indicates that agonal signs may identify candidates for advanced therapies like ECPR, where up to half of responsive patients can recover good brain function. Early intervention remains critical, as untreated with agonal respiration progresses to irreversible within minutes due to ongoing hypoxia.

Death Rattle

Death rattle refers to the noisy, gurgling, or rattling sound produced by the movement of air through accumulated secretions in the upper airways and of dying patients. This phenomenon arises primarily from the inability to or clear and due to diminished , weakened musculature, and loss of the in the terminal phase of illness. Unlike respiratory efforts driven by hypoxia, death rattle stems from passive accumulation of oral and respiratory secretions rather than active breathing attempts. The onset of death rattle typically occurs in the final hours to days before death, with studies indicating a interval of 16 hours from symptom appearance to demise. It is prevalent in 12% to 92% of terminally ill patients, with a weighted mean of 35%, and is particularly common in settings, affecting up to 44% of those with advanced cancer. Management focuses on symptom relief for observers rather than patient distress, as evidence suggests the sound does not cause discomfort to the unconscious individual; non-pharmacologic approaches include patient repositioning to a lateral or semi-upright position to promote drainage, alongside reducing intravenous fluids to minimize secretion production. Pharmacologic interventions, such as agents like or glycopyrrolate, may be used for cases, though systematic reviews show limited efficacy in reducing the rattle compared to . In distinction from agonal respiration, is purely an auditory occurrence without associated gasping, irregular rhythms, or labored breathing efforts, serving as a separate acoustic marker of the dying process. Both patterns, however, commonly manifest as end-of-life respiratory changes in terminal care.

Kussmaul Breathing

Kussmaul breathing is a compensatory respiratory pattern characterized by deep, rapid, and labored respirations that increase the elimination of (CO₂) to counteract severe . This pattern manifests as sighing or gasping breaths at a consistent rate and depth, distinguishing it from the irregular, shallow gasps of agonal respiration seen in terminal hypoxia. It commonly occurs in conditions such as (DKA), where insulin deficiency leads to ketone accumulation, or in renal failure, where impaired acid excretion exacerbates . The mechanism involves stimulation of peripheral chemoreceptors in the carotid and aortic bodies, which detect the elevated concentration (low ) in the blood, typically below 7.2 in severe cases, prompting to reduce PaCO₂ and partially restore balance. This respiratory response begins within minutes and aims to produce a secondary to offset the primary , though it does not fully normalize without addressing the underlying cause. Unlike agonal respiration, which arises from dysfunction due to oxygen deprivation, is a regulated, volitional effort driven by acid-base imbalance. In clinical contexts, Kussmaul breathing signals a potentially reversible if the precipitating is treated promptly, such as through insulin and fluid administration in DKA or dialysis in renal failure, leading to resolution of the respiratory pattern as acid-base is restored. While it may resemble in end-stage illnesses, it is not inherently terminal and responds well to targeted interventions that correct the metabolic derangement.

Cheyne-Stokes Respirations

Cheyne-Stokes respiration is characterized by a cyclical pattern of breathing that alternates between periods of apnea and , with the depth of respiration gradually increasing to a peak and then decreasing before a brief apnea ensues. This waxing-and-waning ventilation occurs in cycles typically lasting 30 seconds to 2 minutes, resulting from delayed feedback mechanisms in the respiratory centers, where responses to changes in blood and oxygen levels lag due to prolonged circulation time or damage. The pattern often manifests during or states of reduced consciousness, such as , highlighting instability in ventilatory control. Common causes of Cheyne-Stokes respiration include congestive heart failure, where increased circulation time from cardiac dysfunction exacerbates the feedback delay, and cerebrovascular events like , which impair the brainstem's respiratory regulation. It can also arise at high altitudes due to hypoxia-induced that destabilizes respiratory rhythm, particularly during . Like agonal respiration, Cheyne-Stokes indicates underlying brain dysfunction, but it features predictable periodicity rather than the irregular, sporadic gasps typical of agonal patterns.

Ataxic Respirations

Ataxic respirations, also known as Biot's breathing, are characterized by completely irregular patterns of breathing depth and rate, featuring random periods of apnea interspersed with erratic breaths of varying amplitude and frequency. This chaotic rhythm lacks any predictable cycles, distinguishing it from more organized abnormal patterns, and often includes abrupt pauses lasting 10 to 30 seconds followed by clusters of rapid, shallow breaths without a crescendo-decrescendo progression. These features reflect a profound disruption in the central respiratory control mechanisms, typically manifesting in patients with severe neurological compromise. The pattern is strongly associated with damage to the pontine region of the , where lesions impair the coordination of respiratory neurons, leading to this uncoordinated ventilatory effort. Common underlying conditions include brainstem lesions resulting from trauma, hemorrhage, or infections such as bacterial or , which can elevate and exacerbate the irregularity. In the context of acute , ataxic respirations often emerge as a pre-terminal sign, sharing involvement of brainstem structures with other disordered patterns but indicating more diffuse dysfunction. Prognostically, ataxic respirations signal advanced failure and are generally associated with a poorer outcome compared to agonal respiration, frequently progressing to complete apnea and requiring immediate ventilatory support. In clinical series of patients with acute brain damage, such as those with or intracranial hemorrhages, this breathing pattern correlates with high mortality rates, underscoring its role as a marker of irreversible neurological deterioration. Early recognition is critical, as it often precedes cardiorespiratory arrest in the setting of pontine or medullary involvement.

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