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Published in: Critical Care 1/2020

Open Access 01-12-2020 | COVID-19 | Research Letter

High-flow nasal cannula may be no safer than non-invasive positive pressure ventilation for COVID-19 patients

Authors: Kenneth E. Remy, John C. Lin, Philip A. Verhoef

Published in: Critical Care | Issue 1/2020

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To the Editor: …
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Metadata
Title
High-flow nasal cannula may be no safer than non-invasive positive pressure ventilation for COVID-19 patients
Authors
Kenneth E. Remy
John C. Lin
Philip A. Verhoef
Publication date
01-12-2020
Publisher
BioMed Central
Keyword
COVID-19
Published in
Critical Care / Issue 1/2020
Electronic ISSN: 1364-8535
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-020-02892-9

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