Bronchoscopic treatment of complex air leak in a mechanically ventilated patient a case report

J. Randell, J. Kiviranta (Finland)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - New toys, old problems: extrapleural lung volume reduction, sedation and comfort in bronchoscopy
Disease area: Respiratory critical care

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