Comparison of biomarkers and SOFA score prognostic value in ventilator-associated pneumonia

R. Seligman, S. Kretzer, V. Martins, L. F. Lima, V. Oliveira, C. Sanvicente, E. Pacheco, J. Sartori, K. Dalla Rosa, L. Restelatto, B. Seligman (Porto Alegre, Brazil)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Impact of biomarkers in the management of community-acquired pneumonia
Session: Impact of biomarkers in the management of community-acquired pneumonia
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1785
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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