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The problem was that for a healthy person, ventilation just moves your lung physiologically, but for very sick patients parts of their lungs are like inflamed t
by tehjoker 6y ago
The problem was that for a healthy person, ventilation just moves your lung physiologically, but for very sick patients parts of their lungs are like inflamed tissue paper so the forced inflation could cause problems.
- tylerhou 6y agoVentilators are highly complicated pieces of medical grade machinery that cost upwards of $50,000. They are not just regular old pumps with tubes attached. "Forced ventilation" does not properly describe the delicate nature of their operation. If used properly by trained medical professionals, they are better than the alternative — no ventilation at all.
- tehjoker 6y agoThe perspective I share is one that comes from a doctor that works in the ICU (not me). I am not against ventilation, but there are attendant risks when treating COVID-19 specifically.