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Old 04-10-2020, 07:48 AM
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Default MY wife (in her 60’s) was on a ventilator for a full week and had no side effects.
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Originally Posted by Villageswimmer View Post
I don’t want to veer off topic but this is related. I’ve read several stats wrt survivability after being placed on a ventilator.

Does anyone know for certain? One said 50% of those placed on a ventilator die and of those who survive 20% suffer brain damage or other serious complications.

I’ve just about decided to specifically add “no ventilator” to my advanced directive. If the odds are better than above, I’ll reconsider.

Please don’t provide a guess. I’m looking for real numbers/experiences.
MY wife (in her 60’s) was on a ventilator for a full week and had no side effects other than sore throat that required soft foods for a couple of weeks. It can save your life so unless you have other serious health issues, I would not be afraid to use it.