Safety of percutaneous tracheostomy in critically ill patients: experience at a tertiary care hospital in United Arab Emirates

R. Ahmed, S. Rady, A. Azad, M. Iqbal (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Islamabad, Pakistan)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Acute lung injury and weaning
Session: Acute lung injury and weaning
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 4251
Disease area: Respiratory critical care

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