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C 3, 4 and 5, keep the diaphragm alive

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This editorial refers to the articles available at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00134-006-0207-5 and http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00134-006-0208-4

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Ross Russell, R.I. C 3, 4 and 5, keep the diaphragm alive. Intensive Care Med 32, 1109–1111 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00134-006-0209-3

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