my father in law has sarcoidosis and has had an infection which has caused pneumonia they have given him oxygen as his oxygen levels are 70% and lower he has since had 2 heart attacks and his body is relying on a ventilator to help him breath will he recover from this and how long can he be on a ventilator as I have heard it can cause bacteria infection
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes, prolonged ventilatory support can cause Ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP). And chances of pneumonia is higher if patient is having underlying lung disease like acidosis. So try to reduce ventilatory support as much as you can. Nowadays, non-invasive ventilation should be tried to prevent VAP. Discuss this thing with his doctor. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your father-in-law. Thanks.