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What Causes A Chronic Pulmonary Disease Suffering Person Suddenly Stop Breathing?

A patient was admitted to the hospital w/ chronic pulmonary disease.His PO2 was 55 and PCO2 was 65.A new resident orders 54% oxygen via the venturi mask, after an hr. the nurse finds the patient with no pulse. Explain why the patient stopped breathing?



                                                                 
Fri, 22 Dec 2017
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It might be from lungs or even heart problems this situation in such patients.

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What Causes A Chronic Pulmonary Disease Suffering Person Suddenly Stop Breathing?

Hello It might be from lungs or even heart problems this situation in such patients. Regards Dr.Jolanda