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. 2020 May;8(5):430-432.
doi: 10.1016/S2213-2600(20)30165-X. Epub 2020 Apr 6.

Understanding pathways to death in patients with COVID-19

Jean-Louis Vincent  1 , Fabio S Taccone  2
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Understanding pathways to death in patients with COVID-19

Jean-Louis Vincent et al. Lancet Respir Med. 2020 May.
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Possible paths to death and recovery in patients needing respiratory support CPAP=continuous positive airway pressure. ECMO=extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. NIV=non-invasive ventilation.
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