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How likely is an 87 yr. old man to have a "code blue" in the icu due to carbon dioxide buildup in his lungs, even though he is hooked to a ventilator for breathing?
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Minimal Risk: If the patient is hooked up to a ventilator the great majority of the time the vent can breath for the patient and prevent carbon dioxide buildup from occurring.
Answered 7/2/2013
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