Indian journal of critical care medicine : peer-reviewed, official publication of Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine
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A 19-year-old male presented with history of massive hemoptysis. The patient was kept on mechanical ventilation because of severe hypoxia. ⋯ During the course of treatment, the patient developed a very high CO2 level of 373 mmHg. The patient was successfully weaned off on the 9(th) day without any obvious adverse consequences.