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Jefferson 12 points ago +14 / -2

Do we hate India? Putting people on ventilators is the incorrect treatment method and has a higher death rate than other treatment options.

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MakeAmericaVapeAgain 9 points ago +10 / -1

could just be a sign of goodwill or good optics. i heard the same about ventilators not being as useful as once believed for this virus, but i am sure indian hospitals could use them for other things.

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Wahzuhbee 6 points ago +6 / -0

Ventilators are extremely tough on the lungs and their longterm consequences are well-known. They're only supposed to be used in very rare circumstances because you're likely to affect that patient for life.

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Pederrr 1 point ago +1 / -0

You generally get on a ventilator to give you more time alive. Alive with damaged lungs is better than dead but I don't see the benefit for damaging damaged lungs