Journal of Critical Care
Volume 21, Issue 2 , Pages 156-161 , June 2006

Experience with a step-down respiratory care center at a tertiary referral medical center in Taiwan

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Journal of Critical Care
Volume 21, Issue 2 , Pages 156-161 , June 2006

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