In which of the following situations would you expect end-tidal carbon dioxide levels to be very low, despite a patent airway?
A) Room air PPV
B) Hyperthermia
C) Hypoventilation
D) Cardiac arrest

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In cardiac arrest, there is no circulation to bring carbon dioxide to the lungs for expiration, resulting in very low end-tidal carbon dioxide levels.

In Which of the Following Situations Would You Expect End-Tidal