Journal of Critical Care
Volume 21, Issue 3 , Pages 265-266 , September 2006

C-reactive protein to predict intensive care unit readmission?

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PII: S0883-9441(06)00045-1

doi: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2006.03.007

Journal of Critical Care
Volume 21, Issue 3 , Pages 265-266 , September 2006

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