Mechanical ventilation drives inflammation in severe viral bronchiolitis.

Mechanical ventilation drives inflammation in severe viral bronchiolitis.

INTRODUCTION: Respiratory insufficiency due to severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection is the most frequent cause of paediatric intensive care unit admission in infants during the winter season. Previous studies have shown increased levels of inflammatory mediators in airways of mechanica...

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Main Authors: Marije P Hennus, Adrianus J van Vught, Mark Brabander, Frank Brus, Nicolaas J Jansen, Louis J Bont
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3859624?pdf=render

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