HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Change In Face Color After Getting Off A Ventilator?

Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...Yes, thank you. My father died suddenly and peacefully after returning to bed following a home nebulizer treatment. I did CPR until the ambulance arrived. At the hospital they cooled him down X 24 hrs then warmed him up. No brain activity. When he died at home his color (face) was normal and stayed normal. However when we turned the ventilator off he immediately turned purple aNd appeared under stress. The Drs there did tell us he had Gram + bacteria in his blood. Why the difference in the face color?
Thu, 11 May 2017
Report Abuse
Pulmonologist 's  Response
Hey there,

I am sorry about your father's death.

See colour changes in face and all over body is normal phenomenon.

Yes it could also be due to bacterial infection, colour changes might be at other places of the body also but you might missed it.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Nebulizer


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Change In Face Color After Getting Off A Ventilator?

Hey there, I am sorry about your father s death. See colour changes in face and all over body is normal phenomenon. Yes it could also be due to bacterial infection, colour changes might be at other places of the body also but you might missed it.