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. 2009;13(6):427.
doi: 10.1186/cc8165. Epub 2009 Nov 27.

Role of chlorhexidine gluconate in ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention strategies in ICU patients: where are we headed?

Tanmay S Panchabhai, Neha S Dangayach
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Role of chlorhexidine gluconate in ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention strategies in ICU patients: where are we headed?

Tanmay S Panchabhai et al. Crit Care. 2009.
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