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The Hard Truth About Ventilators

The Hard Truth About Ventilators

FromShort Wave


The Hard Truth About Ventilators

FromShort Wave

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Length:
11 minutes
Released:
Apr 27, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

During the pandemic, ventilators have been considered a vital medical tool to treat critically-ill COVID-19 patients. But more and more evidence is suggesting that those who go on a ventilator — don't end up surviving. NPR Science Desk correspondent Jon Hamilton tells us about how these machines work, and how, for patients who do survive, recovery can be a long road.
Released:
Apr 27, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.