The pulmonary physician in critical care. Illustrative case 2: interstitial lung disease.
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The case history of a patient admitted to the ICU with interstitial lung disease deteriorating to respiratory failure is presented. Problems in distinguishing between infection and disease progression are discussed and the role of transplantation in ventilated patients is examined.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Thorax
دوره 58 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2003