The safety of induced sputum collection in infants under the age of 18 months
The technique of sputum induction improves the yield of microbiological investigations for organisms such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Pneumocystis carinii. The aim of the study was to determine the safety of this method in children under the age of 18 months. Heart rate and oxygen saturation w...
Main Authors: | H. van Wyk, R. Jacquemard, G. Joubert |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2001-08-01
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Series: | South African Journal of Physiotherapy |
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Online Access: | https://sajp.co.za/index.php/sajp/article/view/508 |
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