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From one of the links Wayne provided:

"What are some possible risks of a ventilator?

A ventilator places a person at high risk for infections.

You might find a ventilator to be uncomfortable.

You might try to pull the tube.

To prevent this from happening, you might be given medicine to make you sleepy or your hands might be restrained. Some people who need a ventilator do not recover to their previous level of function.

You would need a lot of help. Most people on a ventilator need to be monitored in an intensive care unit or similar setting.

Some people can be cared for in a nursing home or in their own home if they have care from professionals for monitoring and maintenance. "