A Markov computer simulation model of the economics of neuromuscular blockade in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Management of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in the intensive care unit (ICU) is clinically challenging and costly. Neuromuscular blocking agents may facilitate mechanical ventilation and improve oxygenation, but may resu...

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Main Authors: Chow John L, Macario Alex, Dexter Franklin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-03-01
Series:BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6947/6/15