Ventilator/Ventilator Support - What to Expect When Going Home on a Ventilator

If you need to be on a ventilator for the long term and your condition is stable, you may be able to use a ventilator at home. This can help avoid some of the complications of long hospital stays and improve your quality of life. You will likely use the ventilator with a trach tube or face mask.


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  • SourceUrl: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/subscribe/88738
  • Syndication ID: 19091
  • Language: English
  • Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
  • Date Syndication Captured: Wednesday, July 01, 2020 at 05:39 PM
  • Date Syndication Updated: Thursday, July 09, 2026 at 05:31 AM

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