Peak cough flow via tracheostomy – A useful assessment tool before decannulation?

C. Fitzgerald (London, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Assessment methods involved in the physiotherapy treatment in different patient populations
Session: Assessment methods involved in the physiotherapy treatment in different patient populations
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1354

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