<p>A 46-year-old female with a history of chronic obstructive lung disease was intubated by the emergency physician for acute respiratory failure. However, after intubation, she developed circulatory failure and required cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Chest X-ray and computed tomography were done to identify the reason for the circulatory failure following muscle relaxation and intubation.</p>

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Intubation Complications in COPD Patients

Respiratory failure & intubation

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Respiratory failure & int...