Sniff nasal inspiratory pressure: what is the optimal number of sniffs?

Lofaso F., Nicot F., Lejaille M., Falaize L., Louis A., Clement A., Raphael J-C., Orlikowski D., Fauroux B.

Source: Eur Respir J 2006; 27: 980-982
Journal Issue: May
Disease area: Respiratory critical care

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