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Will Prolonged Ventilator Support Lead To Bacterial Infection?
my father in law has sarcoidosis and has had an infection which has caused pneumonia they have given him oxygen as his oxygen levels are 70% and lower he has since had 2 heart attacks and his body is relying on a ventilator to help him breath will he recover from this and how long can he be on a ventilator as I have heard it can cause bacteria infection
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, prolonged ventilatory support can cause Ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP).
And chances of pneumonia is higher if patient is having underlying lung disease like sarcoidosis.
So try to reduce ventilatory support as much as you can.
Now a days, non invasive ventilation should be tried to prevent VAP.
Discuss about this thing with his doctor.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your father in law. Thanks.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, prolonged ventilatory support can cause Ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP).
And chances of pneumonia is higher if patient is having underlying lung disease like sarcoidosis.
So try to reduce ventilatory support as much as you can.
Now a days, non invasive ventilation should be tried to prevent VAP.
Discuss about this thing with his doctor.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your father in law. Thanks.
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