Last 3 months of life in home-ventilated patients: the family perception

Vitacca M., Grassi M., Barbano L., Galavotti G., Sturani C., Vianello A., Zanotti E., Ballerin L., Potena A., Scala R., Peratoner A., Ceriana P., Di Buono L., Clini E., Ambrosino N., Hill N., Nava S.

Source: Eur Respir J 2010; 35: 1064-1071
Journal Issue: May
Disease area: Respiratory critical care

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