Indications of BAL, lung biopsy, or both in mechanically ventilated patients with unexplained infiltrations

Papazian L., Gainnier M.

Source: Eur Respir J 2003; 21: 383-384
Journal Issue: March
Disease area: Respiratory critical care

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