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Integrative weaning index: New kid on the block!

Citation Information : Integrative weaning index: New kid on the block!. Indian J Crit Care Med 2015; 19 (12):701-702.

DOI: 10.4103/0972-5229.171351

License: CC BY-ND 3.0

Published Online: 01-02-2013

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2015; The Author(s).


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