Correlation between diaphragm strength, endurance and muscular cross-sectional area

S. Orrey, M. Unger, S. Hanekom (Tygervalley, South Africa)

Source: International Congress 2014 – ARDS, skeletal muscles, physiology and weaning
Session: ARDS, skeletal muscles, physiology and weaning
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4897
Disease area: Respiratory critical care

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S. Orrey, M. Unger, S. Hanekom (Tygervalley, South Africa). Correlation between diaphragm strength, endurance and muscular cross-sectional area. Eur Respir J 2014; 44: Suppl. 58, 4897

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