Importance of neutrophil elastase in pathogenesis of ALI/ARDS: assessment by bronchoscopic microsampling

A. Ishizaka (Tokyo, Japan)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Mechanical ventilation and airway management
Session: Mechanical ventilation and airway management
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1931
Disease area: Respiratory critical care

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