Lung and respiratory muscle function at discharge from a respiratory intensive care unit

Background. The purpose of this prospective observational study was to describe lung and respiratory muscle function at Respiratory Intensive Care Unit (RICU) discharge after a severe exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Methods. The study was conducted in 42 consecutive COP...

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Main Authors: M. Vitacca, L. Bianchi, L. Barbano, N. Ambrosino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2005-09-01
Series:Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease
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Online Access:https://www.monaldi-archives.org/index.php/macd/article/view/631