Measuring parasternal muscle surface electromyogram (emgpara) in patients with COPD

P. Murphy, A. Kumar, Z. Marie, C. Reilly, C. Jolley, M. Polkey, J. Moxham, N. Hart (London, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Airway management, mechanical ventilation and muscle weakness
Session: Airway management, mechanical ventilation and muscle weakness
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 4588
Disease area: Airway diseases, Respiratory critical care

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