https://blogs.mercola.com:443/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2020/03/30/why-the-us-ran-short-of-ventilators.aspxEvery time you turn on the news, someone inevitably talks about the acute shortage of ventilators &mdash; life-saving machines that pump air into your lungs when you can&rsquo;t breathe on your own. Ventilators are the last-ditch mechanical means availableenCommunityServer 2008.5 SP1 (Debug Build: 31106.3070)https://blogs.mercola.com:443/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2020/03/30/why-the-us-ran-short-of-ventilators.aspx?ShowAllComments=True#9891444/4/2020 9:13:07 AM24451277-a5aa-4add-96dc-64081bfd86fa:989144Jeff Lines<p>One more thing to add to the list now that is directly in line with this article ... the need for ventilators when people are treated with common INEXPENSIVE malaria drugs. As I walked past a TV yesterday, there was a person talking about the availability and lack of profit being the motive for not putting more emphasis on these drugs by the federal agencies. I hope at the end of this I hope there are valid investigations into these federal agencies and the conflicts of interest. My question is ... who will investigate? We really can&#39;t trust politicians and in many cases lately there has been an issue with IG reports not being truthful.</p> https://blogs.mercola.com:443/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2020/03/30/why-the-us-ran-short-of-ventilators.aspx?ShowAllComments=True#9883543/31/2020 5:06:17 AM24451277-a5aa-4add-96dc-64081bfd86fa:988354katein<p>Predatory behavior intrinsic in specie.</p> https://blogs.mercola.com:443/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2020/03/30/why-the-us-ran-short-of-ventilators.aspx?ShowAllComments=True#9883533/31/2020 5:05:29 AM24451277-a5aa-4add-96dc-64081bfd86fa:988353katein<p>Human behavior never changes.</p> https://blogs.mercola.com:443/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2020/03/30/why-the-us-ran-short-of-ventilators.aspx?ShowAllComments=True#9883193/31/2020 2:07:48 AM24451277-a5aa-4add-96dc-64081bfd86fa:988319Brian1<p>One solution is to 3D print splitters for ventillators.</p> <p>Given the high hospitalization rates of about seven percent according to Dr. Tam, I feel that the estimated survival rate of 0.1% is based on having sufficient ventilators. That means prevention is crucial. By staying safe, we can also spare ourselves a lot of pain, and high medical bills even when we&#39;re likely to survive it.</p> <p>Cities are now working on makeshift hospitals to handle extra demands so that there&#39;s space for those with unrelated conditions as well.</p> https://blogs.mercola.com:443/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2020/03/30/why-the-us-ran-short-of-ventilators.aspx?ShowAllComments=True#9883163/31/2020 1:25:01 AM24451277-a5aa-4add-96dc-64081bfd86fa:988316Almond<p>The govt is involved in healthcare because contains a huge pot of money. &nbsp;Several news article have pointed out that the mafia also found health care (pharmaceuticals, esp.) a profitable way to launder illicit money. &nbsp;We understand the revolving door between industry and govt. &nbsp;Where there are large budgets, many people are enticed to participate in fraud or corruption for profit or power. &nbsp;Money attracts thieves like bees to honey... the more money, the more thieves.</p> https://blogs.mercola.com:443/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2020/03/30/why-the-us-ran-short-of-ventilators.aspx?ShowAllComments=True#9883083/30/2020 10:03:56 PM24451277-a5aa-4add-96dc-64081bfd86fa:988308par673564<p>Excellent article. &nbsp;Thank you for telling the truth about the corruption. &nbsp;I hope you will continue sharing about the dangers of 5G to our health. &nbsp;Most people think it is just a new iPhone.</p>