The fact that an elderly person is on a ventilator does not necessarily mean that it is difficult to remove, depending on the condition. The ventilator itself is a medical device that has the ability to replace spontaneous ventilation, provide respiratory support, and prevent as well as treat respiratory failure. Although the elderly are more likely to need to use a ventilator due to physical decline, it does not mean that once an elderly person is on a ventilator, it is impossible to remove it. Whether or not it is difficult to remove the ventilator is mainly related to the individual’s condition, and is not necessarily related to the use of the ventilator by the elderly. If the elderly can not be withdrawn from the ventilator situation, often represents the individual’s condition is more serious, but scientific standardized treatment in response to a variety of diseases, can play a certain therapeutic effect. Therefore, the elderly and their families should actively cooperate with the relevant treatment work, under the guidance of the doctor reasonable treatment.