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How long can a person be on a ventilator in the icu?

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

As long as necessary: Or until they are better or expire.

Dr Enriquez and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/14/2018

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A member asked:

How long can a person be on a ventilator in the icu?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

Dr Enriquez and another doctor agreed

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Ammonia 107 on a Ventilator 65 % cirrhosis day 14 in hospital 7 - ICU now is had her 2nd Paracentesis , unresponsive ammonia level is high- will not come how long before this makes it way to her brain. Is this toxic to the bodyAmmonia?

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