The pulmonary physician in critical care. Illustrative case 2: interstitial lung disease.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The case history of a patient admitted to the ICU with interstitial lung disease deteriorating to respiratory failure is presented. Problems in distinguishing between infection and disease progression are discussed and the role of transplantation in ventilated patients is examined.
Medical subject headings
- Critical Care
- Lung Diseases, Interstitial