Intubation and Mechanical Ventilation

You might receive endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation if you remain in an emergency scenario including extreme breathing issues or if you are having general anesthesia throughout a surgical procedure. If you have severe breathing problems, the oxygen levels in your blood might drop too low, or the carbon dioxide levels might increase too high. Either of these conditions can lead to damage to your vital organs, including your heart and brain. Under these circumstances, you might require extra oxygen or breathing support through mechanical ventilation.

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