Difficult to wean patients after cardiac and thoracic surgery: Outcome results of a regional weaning center

G. Vagheggini, E. Panait, A. Di Paco, S. Mazzoleni, F. Guarracino, A. Zito, F. Mezzasalma, M. Digiorgio, D. Makhabah, N. Ambrosino (Volterra, Pisa, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Mechanical ventilation and weaning
Session: Mechanical ventilation and weaning
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4925
Disease area: Respiratory critical care

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