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This chapter deals with the most commonly encountered complications following a period of mechanical ventilation, such as hypercarbia and barotrauma. Optimal imaging techniques and radiological manifestations of such complications are discussed.
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Balan, A. (2014). Hypercarbia and Difficulties in Mechanical Ventilation. In: Falter, F., Screaton, N. (eds) Imaging the ICU Patient. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-85729-781-5_21
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