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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Main Authors: Flávio A. Carvalho, Tenille Bernardino, Ricardo O.H. Maciel, Sérgio F.A. Felizola, Eduardo L.V. Costa, Gisele S. Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2011-02-01
Series:Case Reports in Neurology
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Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/324823