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Expiratory flow limitation developed in ICU patients: relationship of fluid overload, respiratory mechanics, and outcome

Authors: Heyan Wang, Hangyong He

Published in: Critical Care | Issue 1/2020

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Title: Expiratory flow limitation developed in ICU patients: relationship of fluid overload, respiratory mechanics, and outcome
Authors: Heyan Wang
Hangyong He
Publication date: 01-12-2020
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Critical Care / Issue 1/2020
Electronic ISSN: 1364-8535
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-019-2723-z

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