

How long can a person not able to breath on their own stay on a ventilator?

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Indefinitely, depending on what else is going on. That's why the decision to put someone on a ventilator (or take them off of one) is such a difficult one.

Generally, you don't want to put someone on a ventilator unless there is a reasonable chance of recovery. but it's rarely that simple a situation.

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