Ventilator associated pneumonia: the role of bronchoscopy to investigate and to diagnose lung infection

B. Del Prato, D. Aronne, L. B. Montella, R. Giacobbe, P. Martucci, M. R. Natale, M. Boselli, M. Piccirillo, D. Amato (Naples, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Ventilator-associated pneumonia, severe community-acquired pneumonia and healthcare associated pneumonia
Disease area: Respiratory critical care, Respiratory infections

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