respiratory arrest
noun
: a state in which one stops breathing
The hospital reported an increase in respiratory arrests.
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However, this does not justify the excessively large increase in the MS Contin dose that led to respiratory arrest and the patient’s demise.
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J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
Conditions frequently listed as underlying causes of death included pneumonia, respiratory arrest, obesity and diabetes.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 22 July 2024
According to the warrant affidavit, Gomez had a pulse and was in respiratory arrest.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 12 Apr. 2024
Troopers noted in the warrant affidavit, however, that the use of Narcan reversed Gomez’s respiratory arrest, which would indicate an opiate effect had been reversed.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 12 Apr. 2024
Cardiac and respiratory arrest often occurred within minutes.
—Ryan J. Foley, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2024
The drug can cause blackouts, memory loss and respiratory arrest.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2024
These reactions may include respiratory arrest, cardiac dysfunction and extreme changes in blood pressure, which can be fatal for the predator.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
Magnesium deficiency may lead to cardiac or respiratory arrest and death if untreated.1
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What Causes Magnesium Deficiency?
Magnesium deficiency happens when your blood magnesium levels fall below a certain level.
—Kathleen Felton, Health, 16 Jan. 2024
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J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
Conditions frequently listed as underlying causes of death included pneumonia, respiratory arrest, obesity and diabetes.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 22 July 2024
According to the warrant affidavit, Gomez had a pulse and was in respiratory arrest.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 12 Apr. 2024
Troopers noted in the warrant affidavit, however, that the use of Narcan reversed Gomez’s respiratory arrest, which would indicate an opiate effect had been reversed.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 12 Apr. 2024
Cardiac and respiratory arrest often occurred within minutes.
—Ryan J. Foley, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2024
The drug can cause blackouts, memory loss and respiratory arrest.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2024
These reactions may include respiratory arrest, cardiac dysfunction and extreme changes in blood pressure, which can be fatal for the predator.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
Magnesium deficiency may lead to cardiac or respiratory arrest and death if untreated.1
Health Benefits of Magnesium
What Causes Magnesium Deficiency?
Magnesium deficiency happens when your blood magnesium levels fall below a certain level.
—Kathleen Felton, Health, 16 Jan. 2024
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“Respiratory arrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/respiratory%20arrest. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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