Shortage of ventilators posing risks to saving lives in hospitals across Islamabad
A ventilator is a medical device which helps a patient breathe by pumping air in and sucking it out of their lungs. It also monitors most of the body functions and keeps the patient alive. It is mostly used in intensive care units (ICUs).
- ▪A ventilator is a medical device which helps a patient breathe by pumping air in and sucking it out of their lungs.
- ▪It also monitors most of the body functions and keeps the patient alive.
- ▪It is mostly used in intensive care units (ICUs).
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| Canonical URL | https://www.dawn.com/news/2018533/shortage-of-ventilators-posing-risks-to-saving-lives-in-hospitals-across-islamabad |
| Publication time | Sun, 26 Jul 2026 21:53:41 +0500 |
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Shortage of ventilators posing risks to saving lives in hospitals across Islamabad Ikram Junaidi Published July 26, 2026 Email Your Name*Recipient Email*Cancel 0 Listen to article 1x 1.2x 1.5x comments Join our Whatsapp Channel Add Dawn as a trusted source ISLAMABAD: While ventilators are considered the last resort to keep the patient alive and continue efforts for his recovery, the shortage of ventilators has emerged as a major hindrance in saving lives across the federal capital. A ventilator is a medical device which helps a patient breathe by pumping air in and sucking it out of their lungs. It also monitors most of the body functions and keeps the patient alive. It is mostly used in intensive care units (ICUs).
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