Mechanical ventilation damages lungs, says scientist

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Mechanical ventilation damages lungs, says scientist

As more Canadians are diagnosed with H1N1 influenza infection, some will be admitted to hospital. The most severely affected may be treated in the intensive care unit (ICU) and placed on a mechanical ventilator to help them breathe while they recover from the infection.

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Tags: Infection, Flu, H1N1, Lung, Breathing, Hospital, Scientist, Hospitals