Intrapleural tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) and deoxyribonuclease (DNAse) for pleural infection in an Asian population: Similar outcomes between 5mg and 10mg regimen

K. Yap (Singapore, Singapore), G. Tan (Singapore, Singapore), J. Abisheganaden (Singapore, Singapore)

Source: International Congress 2018 – Clinical challenges in respiratory infection
Session: Clinical challenges in respiratory infection
Session type: Thematic Poster
Number: 4687
Disease area: Respiratory critical care, Respiratory infections

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