Respiratory arrest also can be caused by drug overdose, severe asthma, choking, and more. Respiratory arrest victims can sometimes have slow, gasping breaths known as agonal respirations. These breaths do not provide enough oxygen to support life.
By Rod Brouhard, About.com Guide
Updated April 05, 2007
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Respiratory arrest also can be caused by drug overdose, severe asthma, choking, and more. Respiratory arrest victims can sometimes have slow, gasping breaths known as agonal respirations. These breaths do not provide enough oxygen to support life.
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