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How likely is it that someone will be taken off a ventilator?
Depends on how long they have been on the ventilator. After a couple of months would be reasonable
Why wean off a ventilator?
A patient is weaned off a ventilator so they are able to breathe on their own again. Weaning is the process of shifting breathing function from a machine to the person breathing on their own.
Can a person get off the ventilator?
Yes, a person can be weaned off a ventilator if their underlying condition improves and they can breathe adequately on their own. The process typically involves gradually reducing ventilator support while monitoring the patient's respiratory function. Successful extubation depends on factors such as the patient's overall health, the reason for ventilation, and their ability to maintain stable oxygen levels. Medical professionals assess readiness for extubation through various tests and observations.
Your child is in intensive care and on a ventilator will she know what is going on?
well i was inintensive care and on a ventilator not that long ago. my parents and family were by my bedside most of them time i was sedated as i was fighting against the ventilator 'breathing out when the ventilator was breathing in' i could still hear my family talking and the doctors saying what they were doing to me which upset me as they were giving my injections and i couldn't respond as i had the breathing tube in my mouth and i was heavily sedated which paralysed my muscles so i couldn't move. after a few days i got weaned off the ventilator but found it hard to breathe so i got put back on it and i finally got taken off it on the next day but i still had to be on it at night.It wasn't that bad but it did upset me when i couldn't respond to my actions. Aimee Page Age:11
How is a defibrillator turned off at death?
A ventilator is turned off after death not a defibrillator.
If a person dies and they have braces do they get taken off?
Yes
What is a Person who decides person taken off life support?
The beneficiary, obviously.
Can a cosigners name be taken off a loan within a year?
I wish your name could be taken off in a year. As long as that person owes money on the contract you are stuck to that contract like white on rice. I'm in the same sinking ship as you.
Can you breathe with two collapsed lungs?
You can live off of one lung. There is proof of this from cancer patients. Also though it depends on if you have the object that penetrated the lunbg taken out and for how long, how deep and the circustances of the object penetrated. And you could bleed to death of basically 'sufacate' to death from the blood filling y uor lung.
What are some side effects of being on a ventilator?
Being on a ventilator can lead to several side effects, including lung injury from mechanical ventilation, muscle weakness due to prolonged immobility, and potential infections such as ventilator-associated pneumonia. Patients may also experience anxiety, confusion, or delirium due to sedation and the stressful nature of being on life support. Additionally, there can be complications related to the airway, such as damage to the vocal cords or trachea. Long-term effects may include difficulty weaning off the ventilator and ongoing respiratory issues.
Once breathing has stoped and the heart has stoped beating brain death starts in how many minutes?
Brain death can't be determined if the heart has already stopped, this would be considered cardiac death. Brain death is determined when someone is on a ventilator (not breathing on their own due to injury or illness) and an EEG or other procedure has been completed and shows no signs of brain activity. The body will continue to "live" with the help of the ventilator oxygenating the organs, but when taken off the ventilator then the body has no impulse to breathe for itself due to the brain being dead.
Can someone on a ventalator ever breath on their own?
Yes, someone on a ventilator can sometimes breathe on their own, depending on their underlying condition and the settings of the ventilator. In some cases, patients may be gradually weaned off the ventilator to assess their ability to breathe independently. This process can involve trial periods where the ventilator provides less support, allowing healthcare providers to evaluate the patient’s respiratory function. Ultimately, the decision is based on the patient’s progress and overall health.
