Central Neurogenic Respiratory Failure: A Challenging Diagnosis
Background: Central nervous system lesions are rare causes of respiratory failure. Simple observation of the breathing pattern can help localize the lesion, but the examiner needs to be aware of potential pitfalls such as metabolic or pulmonary alterations. Methods: We describe 3 cases in which cent...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2011-02-01
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| Series: | Case Reports in Neurology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/324823 |