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It is true, if you are conscious you will try to remove the tube (self-extubation), as it makes you gag. But that means that sedation is too low, which could be because they don't have time to monitor everybody.

Ventilation is not a very cruel intervention, especially since you will almost certainly be sedated. I've been intubated a few times, and I'd much rather take this than for example CPR which regularly breaks ribs.

There are some all-in-one ventilators, which automatically suction too, but I guess they are not wide spread:

> VOCSN integrates five separate medical devices, including a ventilator, oxygen concentrator, cough assist, suction, and nebulizer, into one multi-function ventilator.

https://www.venteclife.com