Ventilator Dependent
A condition where a person requires the assistance of a ventilator or breathing machine to maintain adequate respiration.
Likelihood of free care:
100%
Free treatment for anyone with Medicare or other insurance
It is likely that cost of care for this condition is fully covered by insurance, including Medicare / Medicaid
Onset
Congenital
Childhood
Affected Systems
Respiratory
Common Treatments
Mechanical Ventilation
Therapy
Respiratory Therapy
Recommended Specialists
Pediatrician
Pulmonologist
Intensivist
Respiratory Therapist
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Ventilator Dependent
Common Treatments for
Ventilator Dependent
Options may include:
A machine that helps with breathing.
Treatment to help improve abilities and functioning.
Treatment to improve breathing and lung function.
Recommended Specialists for
Ventilator Dependent
Specialists may include:
A doctor who specializes in children's health.
A doctor who focuses on lung and breathing problems.
A doctor who cares for critically ill patients.
A healthcare provider who focuses on breathing and lung function.
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