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What happens if there is an intrapulmonary shunt or the person has cystic fibrosis, can they survive on a ventilator?
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Yes: Shunts and CF do not preclude survival on a ventilator. It may be more difficult to clear secretions from CF on ventilator but can be done
Answered 8/24/2014
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