Question: how long does it take to get off ventilator after open heart surgery?
Answer: MV duration and length of hospital stay can reach or exceed 2 to 3 weeks,1, 4 with a major economic impact and consequences on quality of life. 5, 8 In one study, effective cost per survivor was 18 times higher for patients mechanically ventilated for more than 4 days than for weaned patients.