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Record 1 2013-11-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Surgical Treatment
  • Respiratory System
CONT

When face mask ventilation is inadequate to provide necessary sufficient airway support, or when long term positive pressure is required, an endotracheal tube (ETT) should be placed.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitements non chirurgicaux
  • Appareil respiratoire
CONT

Support ventilatoire : Il permet de compenser la défaillance des muscles respiratoires, de réduire le travail respiratoire et de corriger l'hypoventilation alvéolaire.

Spanish

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