Skeletal muscle strength in critical illness

J. Pickles, E. Kondili, G. Harikumar, W. Bernal, J. Wendon, M. Ervine, M. I. Polkey, J. Moxham (London, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2005 - Skeletal muscles: current concepts
Session: Skeletal muscles: current concepts
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1667
Disease area: Airway diseases, Respiratory critical care

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