Respiratory muscle weakness in patients with critical illness polyneuromyopathy

V. Gerovasili, D. Zervakis, G. Tzanis, T. Pitsolis, L. Karatzanos, S. Kolias, C. Routsi, S. Nanas (Athens, Greece)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Airway management, mechanical ventilation and muscle weakness
Session: Airway management, mechanical ventilation and muscle weakness
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 4590
Disease area: Respiratory critical care

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