Prevention of VAP: role of the artificial airway, body position and setting the ventilator

G. Li Bassi, M. Ferrer, O.T. Ranzani, J-D. Marti, L. Berra, L. Fernandez, A. Torres

Source: Eur Respir Monogr 2012; 55: 153-168
Disease area: Respiratory critical care

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