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My dad had bypass surgery yesterday. today they haven't taken out breathing tube still. what could be reason ? and will time help him breathe again?
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Intubation: There are a variety of circumstances involved with extinction postop. These include ease of surgery, coming off bypass, LV function, heart failure, previous lung disease . I would be patient in that most people can be weaned within 24 hours of surgery
Answered 1/8/2016
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