Physiological variables and comfort under different levels of pressure support ventilation

M. Vitacca, L. Bianchi, E. Zanotti, A. Vianello, L. Barbano, R. Porta, E. Clini (Gussago, Montescano, Padova, Gaiato, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Monitoring acute respiratory failure
Session: Monitoring acute respiratory failure
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 2451
Disease area: Respiratory critical care

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