Few medical treatments create as much anxiety as mechanical ventilation, commonly known as being “on a ventilator.” When doctors mention the possibility of mechanical ventilation, patients and families often become frightened. Many believe that being placed on a ventilator means there is no hope of recovery, while others worry that once a person goes on…
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