[DonDavis]

I think Mike has clearly explained why I never wanted to work on vents.

I'm curious, does everyone realize that to be on a ventilator, the patient must be intubated? Having that tube down the throat is very unpleasant. Most patients are sedated, else they'll be yanking on it.

For long-term use ( meaning more than a week or so ), the patient gets a tracheotomy and the vent attaches there. No more tube, but the patient cannot speak. I won't even get into how they eat.

There's zero chance I'd allow anyone I know be intubated for "homemade" ventilator use.

CPAPs and Nebulizers are completely different.