Case presentation: Spontaneous Pneumothorax in a Patient with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy on Non-Invasive Ventilation

D. Mercieca (Zebbug, Malta)

Source: Respiratory Failure and Mechanical Ventilation Conference 2020
Session: Problem-solving - Case studies of NIV problems
Session type: Case-based session
Number: 181
Disease area: Respiratory critical care

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