Initial management of pneumonia and sepsis: factors associated with improved outcome

Menéndez R., Torres A., Reyes S., Zalacain R., Capelastegui A., Aspa J., Borderías L., Martín-Villasclaras J.J., Bello S., Alfageme I., de Castro F.R., Rello J., Molinos L., Ruiz-Manzano J.

Source: Eur Respir J 2012; 39: 156-162
Journal Issue: January
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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