Changes in pleural pH, PC02, PO2 and HCO3 following the thoracentesis

E. Razi, G. R. Tootooni, P. Amiri (Kashan, Iran)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Pleural effusions
Session: Pleural effusions
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 1604

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