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Status asthmaticus and respiratory failure. how long can someone be in this state before brain damage occurs?
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Brain injury: Brain injury won't occur from these conditions unless oxygen levels are too low. Patients can be managed with each condition for a long time provided oxygen levels are maintained.
Answered 3/6/2015
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