Undetected critical illness polineuropathy may hinder weaning processes: role of electrophysiologic study in a respiratory intensive care units

E. Zanotti, C. Fundaro', R. Casale, E. Magnani, C. Fracchia (Montescano, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Pulmonary pot pourri
Session: Pulmonary pot pourri
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2844
Disease area: Respiratory critical care

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