The Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM), American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC), American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF), American Association of Critical‐Care Nurses (AACN), and American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) issue this consensus statement on the concept of placing multiple patients on a single mechanical ventilator.

AARC Summer Forum 2026
Join AARC July 13–15, 2026 in Bonita Springs, FL for three days of respiratory care education, connection, and forward-looking discussion.




