The New Old Age: Breathing Tubes Fail to Save Many Older Patients
One-third of patients over age 65 die in the hospital after they are put on ventilators. Doctors are beginning to wonder if the procedure should be used so often. [Source]
Publication Date:Origin: nytimes.com
Category: Emergency Medical Treatment
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