Use of the oesophageal diaphragm electromyogram to assess levels of neural respiratory drive in patients with neuromuscular disease

A. Lunt, C. Jolley, J. Steier, J. Seymour, K. Ward, M. Polkey, J. Moxham (London, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Clinical physiology: blood gases, muscle function and ventilation
Session: Clinical physiology: blood gases, muscle function and ventilation
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1135
Disease area: Respiratory critical care, Sleep and breathing disorders

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