Acute rise of PaCO2 as a sign of perforated bowel
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1432-1238
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Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
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Medicine
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Conclusions Acute respiratory acidosis may be an early ominous sign of a diseased and “starved” bowel perforation in heavily sedated totally ventilator dependant MVE patient. Further attention of intensivists to validate this pilot observation is needed.
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Electronic Resource
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