Journal of Critical Care
Volume 24, Issue 4 , Pages 508-514 , December 2009

Work of breathing during successful spontaneous breathing trial

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☆ The authors are dedicated to the care of seriously ill patients and conducting clinical trials to improve their outcomes.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2008.10.013

Journal of Critical Care
Volume 24, Issue 4 , Pages 508-514 , December 2009

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