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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
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Case Report

Physiotherapist-initiated lung ultrasound to improve intensive care management of a deteriorating patient and prevent intubation: a case report

, BS, MPT, , BSPT (Hons), , MD, PgDipEcho & , BSPT, PhD
Pages 372-376 | Received 24 Feb 2014, Accepted 12 Nov 2014, Published online: 29 Jan 2015

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