A high EtCO2 in a well-perfused patient indicates ____________________ (too much carbon dioxide in the blood) and may alert the Paramedic to impending respiratory failure, allowing her to prepare accordingly.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


hypercarbia

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