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1/ How well do Corvid patients fare on ventilators?
Not well, according to gradually accumulating data. The death rate is high compared to other ailments.
It’s a prolonged torturous process, and the patient can’t be visited, except digitally.
https://www.physiciansweekly.com/mortality-rate-of-covid-19-patients-on-ventilators/
Not well, according to gradually accumulating data. The death rate is high compared to other ailments.
It’s a prolonged torturous process, and the patient can’t be visited, except digitally.
https://www.physiciansweekly.com/mortality-rate-of-covid-19-patients-on-ventilators/
2/ So, some patients may choose (and must be able to insist) that they NOT be vented.
They may prefer to stick with oxygen via cannula, some appropriate drugs, and a family member or care partner on hand.
If they die, it is gentler exit, on terms they chose.
They may prefer to stick with oxygen via cannula, some appropriate drugs, and a family member or care partner on hand.
If they die, it is gentler exit, on terms they chose.
3/ The next level would be the ability to take the oxygen and drugs and professional oversight HOME.
At present, hospice can’t provide this. But something needs to.
Right?
At present, hospice can’t provide this. But something needs to.
Right?
4/ (Personally I’m in fine health, but I’m 81, and I’m developing an informed opinion that going on a ventilator is not for me, should I face that choice as a Covid patient.)
Your mileage may vary.
Your mileage may vary.
