What are the Chances of Survival After a Ventilator? An In-Depth Guide
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Survival rates after mechanical ventilation vary widely, with one study on patients requiring prolonged ventilation finding a five-year survival rate of just 14.6% across the entire patient group. The prognosis is not a single statistic but depends on numerous individual factors, including the reason for the ventilator, a patient's age, and overall health status.
