A member asked:

What do you suggest if my mother is 72 years old and has been on a ventilation for approximately 15 days. she is slowly healing.?

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Advance directive: please check for advance directive or living wills if she wants to continue for life support. it needs to be addressed by the primary attending if the condition is reversible or not as well as overall prognosis. also consider palliative care consult if available at her hospital

Answered 9/7/2015

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