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Mechanical ventilation.

N Henderson
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In this article Nigel Henderson discusses the nursing role in the mechanical ventilation of patients. He describes the different ventilator modes, and the physical and psychological care required by ventilated patients.

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N Henderson. Mechanical ventilation.. https://doi.org/10.7748/ns1999.07.13.44.49.c2648

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