Disposable vs reusable bronchoscope valves

Comparative Study

Keith R Nelson. Chest. 2006 Sep.

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doi: 10.1378/chest.130.3.931.

No abstract available

Comment on

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If it is reusable, why not reuse it?
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Single minded.
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Biopsy forceps: disposable or reusable?
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