Methylprednisolone counterbalances the effects of rocuronium on diaphragm function

D. Testelmans, K. Maes, P. Wouters, M. Decramer, G. Gayan-Ramirez (Leuven, Belgium)

Source: Annual Congress 2005 - Treatment and monitoring of acute respiratory failure
Session: Treatment and monitoring of acute respiratory failure
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 648
Disease area: Airway diseases, Respiratory critical care

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