Effects of position and open chest on lung and chest wall resistance during thoracic surgery

M. Umbrello (Milano, Italy)

Source: International Congress 2017 – From respiratory muscles to acute respiratory failure
Session: From respiratory muscles to acute respiratory failure
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 1875
Disease area: Respiratory critical care

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