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Lung Ultrasound Score for Prognosticating Ventilator-associated Pneumonia (VAP): Evidence and Wisdom

Anuj M Clerk

Keywords : Lung ultrasound score, Prognostication, Ventilator-associated pneumonia

Citation Information : Clerk AM. Lung Ultrasound Score for Prognosticating Ventilator-associated Pneumonia (VAP): Evidence and Wisdom. Indian J Crit Care Med 2024; 28 (11):991-992.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10071-24837

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 30-10-2024

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2024; The Author(s).


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