Seminars in Pediatric Neurology
Volume 15, Issue 4 , Pages 157-159 , December 2008

A 2-Year Old With No Ventilator Requirement but Who Cannot Be Extubated

  • Robert Little, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Robert Little, MD, Phoenix Children's Hospital, 1919 E Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85016

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PII: S1071-9091(08)00071-5

doi: 10.1016/j.spen.2008.09.004

Seminars in Pediatric Neurology
Volume 15, Issue 4 , Pages 157-159 , December 2008

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