Diaphragm neurostimulation on every breath preserves alveolar homogeneity.

E. Rohrs (Burnaby, Canada), T. Bassi (Burnaby, Canada), K. Fernandez (Burnaby, Canada), M. Ornowska (Burnaby, Canada), M. Nicholas (Burnaby, Canada), J. Wittmann (Burnaby, Canada), S. Reynolds (Burnaby, Canada)

Source: Virtual Congress 2021 – Respiratory function after COVID-19 and mechanical ventilation
Session: Respiratory function after COVID-19 and mechanical ventilation
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 4052

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