Non-invasive ventilation for respiratory failure in elderly patients in a high dependency unit (HDU)

P. Stefanopoulou, E. Kaimakamis, V. Dramba, E. Fouka, K. Kazanas, N. Loridas, D. Vlahopoulos, N. Galanis (Thessaloniki, Greece)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - New trends in noninvasive ventilation for acute respiratory failure
Session: New trends in noninvasive ventilation for acute respiratory failure
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 816
Disease area: Respiratory critical care

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