2006-07-17 10:10:34 · 5 answers · asked by PlasticTrees 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
What were some medical problems that people you know had while they were on a ventilator?
2006-07-17 10:15:58 · update #1
No, I think the maximum is about 7 to 10 days. My friend was on one for 10 days 4 years ago. It is a tube inserted through the mouth, down into the airway. It requires much medication to keep the patient from feeling a lot of pain and discomfort, and so he/she won't try to remove it. Then a tracheostomy was done and a breathing tube inserted through the neck. She then remained in the hospital for 7 weeks, gradually spending less time on the respirator, spent 2 weeks there in rehab, finally going home on oxygen via nose cannula.
2006-07-17 10:28:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can indeed. A person may require ventilatory supprt for a while, for example if they have a temporary condition that affects thier musles or the nerves (eg Guillian Barr syndrome).
The longer someone is on a ventilator, the lower the chance they will come off.
2006-07-17 10:16:53 · answer #2 · answered by scaryclairy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, it is quite possible, but a lot of it depends on what the person is on a ventilator for. and also its hard to know there chances unless we know what is wrong with them.
2006-07-17 10:15:36 · answer #3 · answered by MyDreams2Be 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lung pressure devices cause the diaphram muscles to weaken the longer you are on them, so, if it is for a short period the more chance of not having problems!
2006-07-17 10:19:37 · answer #4 · answered by sorrells316 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was on a vent for almost 2 months.i don't know what the chances of recovery are but i did ok.
2006-07-17 10:15:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋