High dose methylprednisolone counteracts the negative effect of rocuronium on diaphragm function in a rat model of mechanical ventilation

K. Maes, D. Testelmans, D. Thomas, M. Decramer, G. Gayan-Ramirez (Leuven, Belgium)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Mechanical ventilation and weaning
Session: Mechanical ventilation and weaning
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 5002
Disease area: Respiratory critical care

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