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Is it true that overdosing of narcotics can cause death by respiratory failure?
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∙ 6y ago
It certainly is true. There are several other dangers too, for examples, liver damage and kidney failure.
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 7y agoYes, your brain can actually forget to breathe.
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Does Overdosing on Narcotics can cause death by respiratory failure?
Yes it does. It cause respiratory distress.
Can Overdosing on narcotics cause death by respiratory failure?
Yes it does. It cause respiratory distress.
Can too much oxygen cause respiratory failure?
no
Where did Aaliyah haughton die'?
Cause Of Death Air Disaster Respiratory Failure.
What is the difference the listed cause of death and the actual cause of death?
The listed cause is the underlying cause, such as "cancer" or "car accident." The actual cause is the very specific thing that caused the person to die: the body system that ultimately failed, such as "respiratory failure" or "adrenal failure."
Do Narcotics cause both mental and physical dependence?
Narcotics cause both mental and physical dependence.Yes
What is the mortality rate due to respiratory failure associated with myasthenia gravis?
In a few cases, the severe weakness of MG may cause respiratory failure, which requires immediate emergency medical care. Advances in medical care have reduced the mortality rate to about 3%.
How narcotics effects narcotics effects?
Narcotics have horrible effects on the human body. Mixing different types of narcotics could cause a devastating loss of your life.
How do drugs cause death?
Depends on the (type of) drug, for example : narcotics = respiratory depression KCl & Aspirin = electrolyte imbalance alcohol = mental & metabolic depression (ultimately the heart just stops).
How a cardiac disorder cause an effect on the respiratory system?
Chronic high blood pressure combined with heart failure can push fluid into the lungs.
Hypothermia can cause apnoea true or false?
True. Hypothermia can significantly affect the respiratory center in the brain, causing a decrease in breathing (apnea) or shallow breathing. This can lead to respiratory failure if not treated promptly.
What is respiratory depression?
This occurs when respiratory drive is lower and breaths per minute decrease - to the point that added oxygenation (or even respiratory support on a ventilator) is required. A number of conditions and diseases can cause respiratory depression. Common conditions include severe respiratory infections, congestive heart failure, exacerbation of COPD, among others.
