Is it common to be on the ventilator after surgery?

MY FRIEND JUST HAD SURGERY AND HAD TO BE ON IT FOR A DAY AND IT REALLY SCARED HIM. HOW COMMON IS IT TO HAVE THIS AFTER SURGERY? I'M PRE-OP AND CONCERNED ABOUT THIS SINCE HIS EXPERIENCE. THANKS

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