Critical illness polineuropathy as a cause of difficult weaning in stable patients with chronic respiratory failure: effect of rehabilitation

E. Zanotti, C. Fundaro', C. Caffetti, A. La Manna, R. Casale, C. Fracchia (Montescano, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Health status and functional performance in chronic respiratory disorders
Session: Health status and functional performance in chronic respiratory disorders
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1700
Disease area: Respiratory critical care

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