The use of CPAP helmet before hospital admission reduce mortality and hospital length of stay in patients suffering acute respiratory failure

G. Garuti, G. Bandiera, S. Toscani, L. Gelati, M. Lusuardi (Correggio(Reggio Emilia), Mirandola (Modena), Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Diagnosis and outcome in critically ill patients
Session: Diagnosis and outcome in critically ill patients
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 4388
Disease area: Respiratory critical care

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