Effect of positioning on ventilation distribution in preterm infants

J. Hough, L. Johnston, S. Brauer, A. Schibler (South Brisbane, QLD, Brisbane, QLD, Australia)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Respiratory physiology in health and disease
Session: Respiratory physiology in health and disease
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3013
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases, Respiratory critical care, Sleep and breathing disorders

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J. Hough, L. Johnston, S. Brauer, A. Schibler (South Brisbane, QLD, Brisbane, QLD, Australia). Effect of positioning on ventilation distribution in preterm infants. Eur Respir J 2008; 32: Suppl. 52, 3013

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