The pulmonary physician in critical care 1: pulmonary investigations for acute respiratory failure.

Dakin, J; Griffiths, M · Thorax · 2002

review · Level V

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Abstract

This is the first in a series of reviews of the role of the pulmonary physician in critical care medicine. The investigation of mechanically ventilated patients is discussed, with particular reference to those presenting with acute respiratory failure and diffuse pulmonary infiltrates.

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