Ventilator Use

Though ventilators save many lives, there are certain patients who may not benefit from and may even be harmed by ventilator use. This short, easy-to-read booklet describes what a ventilator is, what it feels like to be on a ventilator, and the risks of ventilator use, especially among seriously ill patients.



The booklet includes specific sections on the role ventilators play in supporting pneumonia and COVID-19 patients. It also compassionately discusses withholding and withdrawing ventilator support at the end of life.



Specializing in serious illness education



Healthcare organizations nationwide have purchased millions of booklets published by Quality of Life Publishing Co. to educate patients, families, and clinicians on a variety of topics including pain management, palliative care, caregiver confidence, advance care planning, end-of-life care, grief support, and much more. These booklets are being made available to the public to support even more families in their time of need.