Removal of Ventilator Breathing Tube Is Delayed for Some Patients, Posing Health Risks

July 9, 2025

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Feeding Tube Unconscious Patient Breathing
Presented by Health Lab

A new study from Michigan Medicine reveals that one in three patients remain on breathing tubes even after passing standard tests showing they can breathe independently. Led by U-M experts, the research analyzed over 3,000 cases and found that prolonged intubation increases the risk of complications such as pneumonia and sedation issues. Read on to learn more about their findings.

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