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Published in: The Ultrasound Journal 2/2011

Open Access 01-08-2011 | Brief Communication

The BLUE-points: three standardized points used in the BLUE-protocol for ultrasound assessment of the lung in acute respiratory failure

Authors: Daniel A. Lichtenstein, Gilbert A. Mezière

Published in: The Ultrasound Journal | Issue 2/2011

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Metadata
Title
The BLUE-points: three standardized points used in the BLUE-protocol for ultrasound assessment of the lung in acute respiratory failure
Authors
Daniel A. Lichtenstein
Gilbert A. Mezière
Publication date
01-08-2011
Publisher
Springer Milan
Published in
The Ultrasound Journal / Issue 2/2011
Electronic ISSN: 2524-8987
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13089-011-0066-3

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