In vitro evaluation of the effectiveness of a novel closed suctioning system in biofilm removal from the endotracheal tubes

E. Lancau, N. Adi, M. Pfeffer, R. Shapira (Rehovot, Israel)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Cells, biofilms and biomarkers in respiratory infections
Session: Cells, biofilms and biomarkers in respiratory infections
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2488
Disease area: Respiratory critical care, Respiratory infections

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E. Lancau, N. Adi, M. Pfeffer, R. Shapira (Rehovot, Israel). In vitro evaluation of the effectiveness of a novel closed suctioning system in biofilm removal from the endotracheal tubes. Eur Respir J 2014; 44: Suppl. 58, 2488

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