Comparison of rapid shallow breathing index calculated by means of a mechanical ventilator and a digital respirometer in the postoperative of cardiac surgery

L. C. Palhares, F. A. M. Lessa, R. M. Tonella, C. D. Paes, S. Araujo (Brazil)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Physiotherapeutic evaluation and treatment in the acute setting
Session: Physiotherapeutic evaluation and treatment in the acute setting
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2864
Disease area: Respiratory critical care

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