The introduction of a respiratory high care unit in a district general hospital

L. Succony, H. Cook, V. Grinstead, U. Hoda, T. Win (Stevenage, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Noninvasive ventilation in the acute setting: education, organisation, H1N1, paediatrics, weaning, diagnostic procedures and special considerations
Disease area: Respiratory critical care

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