National survey: current prevalence and characteristics of home mechanical ventilation in Hungary

Abstract Background Home mechanical ventilation is an established treatment for chronic respiratory failure resulting in improved survival and quality of life. Technological advancement, evolving health care reimbursement systems and newly implemented national guidelines result in increased utilizat...

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Main Authors: Luca Valko, Szabolcs Baglyas, Janos Gal, Andras Lorx
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12890-018-0754-x