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Can someone on ventilator get elevated carboxyhemoglobin levels?

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Dr. Michael Depietro answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Not from vent: They may be on the ventilator because of elevated carboxy hb levels and associated problems as some patients exposed to a fire and smoke inhalation might be. The vent itself does not cause this.

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Answered 10/9/2012

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