life support
US /ˈlaɪf səˌpɔːrt/
UK /ˈlaɪf səˌpɔːrt/
1.
assistance respiratoire, support vital
medical equipment that keeps someone alive when they are very ill and would otherwise die
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The patient was put on life support after the accident.
Le patient a été mis sous assistance respiratoire après l'accident.
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Doctors are considering taking her off life support.
Les médecins envisagent de la débrancher de l'assistance respiratoire.